lounge esprit 6-695a

Hannes Wettstein, 2007

lounge is the comfortable evolution of the compact, straight miro chair. The bold sweeps of backrest and rear legs give distinction to its geometry.

The armchair with its warm minimalism continues the factual language of the horgenglarus collection into the 21st century. The bold sweeps of backrest and rear legs give distinction to its geometry. Thanks to a variety of seat widths, depths and heights as well as materials, the lounge is suited for a wide range of purposes and architectural styles. A staff canteen needs a different type of armchair than a café, bistro, or fine-dining restaurant. A council chamber or boardroom makes other demands than a hotel room or a private dining room. Larger hotels, restaurants, or administrative offices often combine more than one usage type in one building. lounge's end-to-end design line offers a large variety of functions. The seat's comfort level varies from cushion to very comfortable belt upholstery.
lounge has character and identity. The warm and natural appeal of its wood makes lounge a beautiful contrast to modern corporate architecture. In traditional buildings, its wood links to the building's history whereas its streamlined shape references the present. lounge embodies the core competency of horgenglarus' unique wood-bending techniques and impresses with its inherent solidity.
In 2008, lounge was showcased on the Swiss Designers’ Saturday with an installation made from rustling leafs. lounge is one of the last designs by Hannes Wettstein.

Chair, seat with comfort upholstery, moulded plywood back, upholstered on the front, legs and rear cross-brace solid bentwood, stackable
W59, D63, H75, SH41, ALH61

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Materials
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Beech natural, antique matt BN 000 AM
Oak natural, antique matt EN 000 AM
Black walnut natural, antique matt NN 000 AM
Beech black, silky gloss BB 203 SG
Beech anthracite, silky gloss BB 200 SG
Black ash / oak HG 580
Oak smoked oak, antique matt EB 535 AM
Beech ebony, silky gloss BB 100 SG
Beech walnut, silky gloss BB 151 SG
Beech whitewashed, silky gloss BG 172 SG
Desired colour on reques