Philippe Tabet creates a new chair for the Italian firm Infinity, with a sophisticated and elegant design that is both functional and comfortable. This chair is inspired by the French “ruelle” (alley), a narrow street where some people want to get lost to get away from the crowds and visit local eateries. It’s a chair for those cafes that aren’t easily accessible to the general public. This chair is designed for both indoor and outdoor use and comes in two different forms. It is made of an aluminium seat for lightness and comfort and a plywood backrest for elegance.
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