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Sept/Oct 2023

#300
Sept/Oct 2023

In our 300th issue, we look at the rich history of social housing in Vienna, exciting new commercial developments in Detroit, and how Naples has put art and architecture at the centre of its subway expansion.

Cape seating collection by Davis Furniture launched at NeoCon 2023

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Wrap by Muuto

Muuto Wrap lounge chair

Launched at NeoCon 2023, Normal Studio’s relaxed Wrap lounge chair for Muuto lays a padded jacket (offered in textiles from Kvadrat and Rohleder) over powder-coated steel. The draped seating collection’s oversized cushioning conceals its minimalist frame to create a chair that both looks and feels like a floating cloud. The gathering of fabric on the armrest — which recalls gentle smile lines — is a standout detail.

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Dove by Darran Furniture

Dove lounge chair by Darran Furniture

Darran Furniture’s Dove collection includes three styles — a dining chair, a rocking chair and a lounge chair (shown). A moulded PET shell tucks into the design’s hardwood frame with a slight overhang, forming an intriguing lip that encourages you to take full advantage of the armrests.

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Plumon by Kettal

Plumon lounge chair by Kettal

Like an exquisitely tailored gown, Patricia Urquiola’s Plumon lounger features a ribbed “dress” that hugs the curves of a teak frame. While modest in width, the Kettal armchair’s deep seat still provides ample comfort. For an extra dose of coziness, the design is also offered in a range of bouclé fabrics.

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Cape by Davis Furniture

Cape seating collection by Davis Furniture launched at NeoCon 2023

Offered as a loveseat and in two- or three-seater configurations, Jehs + Laub’s design for Davis Furniture evokes a hug with relaxed, curved arms that drape outward to invite groups in. The Cape sofa’s simple steel frame is available in over 30 powder-coated colours, while its stitching is nearly invisible except for the strong French seam that runs along the edge to add a bit of couture flair.

NeoCon 2023 Trend Report: 4 Draped Seating Collections

Office seating nods to residential curtains by folding upholstery over steel or wood frames.

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#300
Sept/Oct 2023

In our 300th issue, we look at the rich history of social housing in Vienna, exciting new commercial developments in Detroit, and how Naples has put art and architecture at the centre of its subway expansion.