A curve that supports.
The sides are proposed as continuous ribbons: arm, support and silhouette belong to the same gesture. The grain follows the curve.
Collection 01 · Sada Hess / 2026
Abra · Armchair
Design concept
THE IDEA
An embrace, drawn in timber.
Abra begins with a line that curves, touches the floor and rises again. Two timber sides wrap a generous seat; a burgundy backrest introduces an intimate, almost unexpected gesture. Made for the corner that becomes everyone's favorite place at home.
- Project status
- A 2026 design concept. Proposed materials and dimensions; technical development and prototyping are pending.
- Role
- An exploration of form, materiality, proportion and conceptual representation.
- Credits
- Concept developed for Sada Hess. AI-generated visualizations and sketches; proportion study prepared for this proposal.
THE OBJECT / 01 VIEWS
A closer look at the details.
A visualization of the proposed form and materials. Open an image to browse the gallery.
MATERIAL / PROPOSED PALETTE
See it.
Feel it.
86 × 88 × 74 cm
Width × depth × height · proposed dimensions
Light ash
Curved laminated-timber sides.
Ivory wool
A softly textured seat with a continuous volume.
Burgundy mohair
A wraparound backrest with a deep accent.
A pause as the program.
The low seat and wraparound backrest suggest a relaxed posture. An exploration of proportion for reading, talking or simply staying.
Softness and presence.
Pale timber and ivory wool create a serene base. Burgundy appears on a single surface, adding depth without overwhelming the object.
THE SKETCHBOOK / DRAWINGS AND PROCESS
What lies
behind the drawing.
Elevations and plan exploring the object's scale. Each dimension expresses a design intention.
Abra · front, side and plan
86 × 88 × 74 cm. Schematic geometry for studying the piece; technical development and prototyping are pending.
Proportion study · proposed dimensionsYour project can start here.
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