monica förster design studio creates M chair for arflex japan
all images courtesy of monica förster design studio

 

 

 

monica förster design studio and arflex japan have revealed the results of their new collaboration, ‘M chair’. the elegant lounge seat emphasizes the long-standing tradition of masterful japanese woodwork, while simultaneously providing a soft, comfortable furniture piece. ‘M chair’ has solid wood legs, available in oak or walnut, and is constructed of a moulded plywood shell with down-filled upholstery; textile or leather. 

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‘M chair’

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the seat is composed of an upholstered moulded-plywood shell 

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base and back connection 

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‘M chair’ is available with leather or textile seat finishes 

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‘M chair’ in spatial context 

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legs are made of either solid oak or walnut 

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textile upholstery 

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the wrinkled seat portion contrasts sharply against the taunt backrest 

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‘M chair’ 3/4 view 

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leather

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‘M chair’ option 

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the seat was designed by monica förster design studio for arflex japan

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‘M chair’

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front view