It is the furnishing element par excellence, the one that more than others shows the evolution of time and taste. The inevitable upholstery in every home, a design object (often) full of history and certainly one of the test benches, together with the chairs, with which designers and designers love to compare: we are talking about the armchair. A must-have furniture in every home that, from the bedroom to the living room, can give life to new corners and always interesting solutions. Whether it is the re-edition of a “historic” model or a brand new one with a contemporary design, a “beautiful” armchair can change the face of an environment and enrich it in terms of color, design and comfort. Let’s discover the latest trends. Re-edition of design icons
And the trend can only start from the re-edition of the models of historical armchairs. Designed by designers who have made the history of design and (often) produced by leading Made in Italy companies, there are several models (re) proposed in recent years. Renewed with contemporary fabrics and available with different variations of materials and colors, the models that have made the history of modern design are more than ever at the center of the preferences of the public, architects and interior decorators. Among the most loved, purchased and sought after we find: the Sacco armchair designed by Teodoro, Paolini and Gatti in 1968 and produced by Zanotta, the very famous Barcelona designed by Mies Van der Rohe for the 1929 Universal Exhibition in Barcelona today produced by Knoll, the Lady by Marco Zanuso from Arflex and the Egg Chair, a classic of Scandinavian design by Arne Jacobsen, designed in 1958 for Fritz Hansen and the Proust by Alessandro Mendini by Cappellini. These are just some of the models designed by great masters and have now become real objects of desire both in their current re-editions and in the frantic hunt for vintage models (now almost impossible to find). Made by rethinking the ergonomics, functionality and production that in past years was conceived in an almost entirely artisanal way, the re-editions of the historic armchairs are a mix of studied aesthetics and functionality that really knows no crisis. These are just some of the models designed by great masters and have now become real objects of desire both in their current re-editions and in the frantic hunt for vintage models (now almost impossible to find). Made by rethinking the ergonomics, functionality and production that in past years was conceived in an almost entirely artisanal way, the re-editions of the historic armchairs are a mix of studied aesthetics and functionality that really knows no crisis. These are just some of the models designed by great masters and have now become real objects of desire both in their current re-editions and in the frantic hunt for vintage models (now almost impossible to find). Made by rethinking the ergonomics, functionality and production that in past years was conceived in an almost entirely artisanal way, the re-editions of the historic armchairs are a mix of studied aesthetics and functionality that really knows no crisis.Between materials, colors and patterns
If the re-editions of historical models of armchairs are always an up-to-date must, certainly there is no lack of production of new models. The trends of recent years have focused heavily on this piece of furniture to create corners that, both in the living area and in the night, are intimate and characterizing. Comfort, ergonomics and functionality are the 3 keywords that guide the innovations, made with a mix of materials such as wood, aluminum, golden metals and natural fibers (above all Vienna straw) the contemporary armchairs are enriched with more or less valuable. Leather, velvet or sustainable natural fibers such as cotton and linen are the most popular and sought-after components. As for the shapes, they range from essential and linear lines to the more sinuous and enveloping timeless ones, but there is no lack of unusual geometric shapes. Chromatically captivating in the coverings, the new models focus on solid and saturated colors: mustard, night blue, fir green, pastel pink and pumpkin orange are the trendiest colors while remaining neutral shades such as gray, sage green and beige, a classic that always pleases. Small geometric motifs such as squares for the patternshoundstooth dress very elegant ton sur tone, but there is no lack of floral and ethnic motifs perfect for creating impact solutions. Sustainability is the keyword
A recurring theme that we now find everywhere and that in 2021 has become even more important and current, sustainability is a topic that involves everything that surrounds us and in particular the materials that make up our furnishings. The natural components, preferably coming from sources that guarantee a controlled supply of resources, and / or in any case recyclable, are those that make up the latest generation models. In fact, many designers and companies sensitive to the theme have embraced the cause and decided to reuse recycled materials and fabrics for the upholstery of the armchairs and for the structures. An attention that looks to the environment and that for some time has opened a new frontier in the research of design that increasingly looks to a production that is beautiful,
Functional and welcoming, made with precious, sustainable and signed fabrics, contemporary armchairs have always been at the center of the furnishing systems of small and large homes. Heart of intimate and cozy corners, they belong to all styles and can be adapted to all kinds of trends. A piece of furniture with an informal use synonymous with relaxation and intimacy, something inevitable, in which to make an investment.
