De La Espada launches new collection with a chair by Luca Nichetto
Stockholm 2014: Italian designer Luca Nichetto and Portuguese furniture brand De La Espada have launched a lounge chair as the first product from a new collection.
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The Elysia chair is the debut piece from Luca Nichetto's 50/50 range for De La Espada.
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The frame of the chair consists of two parallel wooden legs that are joined by a wooden crib-like structure. This crib holds the padded upholstery and meets in two triangular points at the arms.
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"The skeleton, traditionally hidden inside the upholstery, is deliberately exposed to showcase the craftsmanship and premium timber," said Nichetto.
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The Danish-oiled frame is made of either American black walnut or European ash and the upholstery is available in a range of fabrics, covering the harder outer shell and soft padded cushions inside.
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"The project takes its name both from the concept of balancing skilfully hand-crafted wood with complementary materials at a ratio of 50/50," said Nichetto. "From the idea of designing a collection that creates a whole environment in the spirit of the great architects of the 1950s.
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The collection was launched during Stockholm Design Week, which took place last week.
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Nichetto also revealed ceiling-mounted office dividers for Offecct and a lamp shaped like a cheese fondue pot at this year's Stockholm Furniture Fair and Northern Light Fair.
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