konstantin grcic: cape for established & sons

‘cape’ two seater

munich-based designer konstantin grcic draws on the natural way that fabric drapes over a piece of furniture, as means of protection or preservation, for his ‘cape’ chair created for british design and manufacturing brand established & sons. growing from the challenge to develop a casual covered seat that still has a luxurious feel, the result is an upholstered seating unit (available in one and two seat options) that features an overlay cover – literally a cape for your sofa or chair. multiple types of fabric and color options are available to suit the seasons: heavier fabric for fall and winter, and lighter ones for spring and summer.

‘cape’ by konstantin grcic for established & sons
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‘cape’ chair
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installation view of ‘cape chairs at the established & sons presentation during milan design week 2011
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cut and sewn to size, the fabric capes are simply lain over the sofas and armchairs (as depicted here,
with the furniture revealed beneath), making it easy to switch colours and fabrics to fit different needs
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‘cape’ one seater
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detail view of fabric and stitching
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