Design for Hospitality. Arrmet Proposals

26/02/2021 - Curvy, enveloping lines characterize the Cèpe, Dam and Belle collections by Arrmet. Ergonomics, aesthetics and practicality come together in these projects developed to embellish environments with sustainable design that does not follow the rationale of fashion fads. The Arrmet identity is expressed through their design and manufacture: pure, simple, inviting shapes completed with characteristic details that highlight the craftsmanship and precision workmanship.

Sylvain Willenz has designed the first Arrmet brand collection of large upholstered items, a family of four poufs whose shape was inspired by the cep mushroom. The extremely simple Cèpe poufs comprise just a stem and caps in increasing diameters. Available in four sizes, these versatile poufs convert into surface space or informal seating elements, depending on the setting in which they are used. The archetypal shape of Cèpe also offers a practical advantage: the slightly recessed base ensures that even the palest of fabrics stay clean for longer.

The creation of the first collection of upholstered poufs went hand in hand with an in-depth reconsideration of the technical and aesthetic qualities of the upholstery. The result was a complete review of the fabric swatch card, which has seen the introduction of nine products from the Danish Kvadrat brand, known throughout the world for its innovative design and focus on uncompromising quality.

One of Arrmet’s longest-standing projects is the Dam collection of padded seats, which combines softness with technical qualities. Originally designed for office use, its wraparound shape and the quality of its upholstery have led architects to interpret it in a more liberal way, resulting in a stool for cocktail bars and restaurants and a small armchair to accompany imposing tables in fashion corporate environments. On this basis, Arrmet Lab, Arrmet’s design laboratory, set to work in redesigning the collection with one eye set firmly on ergonomics and one on design. The armchair now features three superimposed bands, while the stool has been embellished with a warmer, more versatile wood base.

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Natural comfort comes in the form of a curving, wraparound backrest and in the tactile quality of the upholstery. The Dam armchair today performs even better and is more ergonomic, with the extra band offering greater support for the back. There is also an even wider choice of upholstery, which on the stool with stainless steel base matches with the colour of the painted footrest.

Belle is a compact chair, harmonious in its proportions and universal in shape, which combines simplicity with elegance. The curved, wraparound backrest, which narrows to create a soft point, is the detail that makes this chair recognisable, and whose simplicity makes it suitable for all contract settings. Belle is completely upholstered and can be customised through five different bases for the chair and three for the stool, including the new wooden swivel trestle base.