Echoes Chaise Longue by Christophe Pillet

The Echoes family of seating design projects arose from a mature awareness fed by various ideas and inspirations. The rustic and urban styles collide as the classic Scandinavian school meets Mediterranean flair. Memory is, in any event, a design that exists in the present and is projected into the future.

The supple seat and backrest are composed of fine woven paper thread or paper rush string, contrasting with the sleek aluminium construction. This seemingly easy technique is somewhat complicated and is still done by hand today.

The Echoes S.H. chaise longue expresses a different stylistic interpretation by combining metal framework with cowhide: a traditional, eye-catching combination that, thanks to the ergonomic curves of the seat and backrest, also provides the utmost comfort.

Armchairs with and without armrests, matching footstools, chairs and dining chairs, stools, and a slender chaise longue are all part of the Echoes S.H. series. All of the items in the Flexform collection have the same clean lines and subtle proportions, making them equally at home in every space of the house, alone or in combination with the Flexform couches.

• Structure in metal with burnished or gunmetal finish or in white 100
• Finish plus version structure in metal with satin, chrome or black chrome finish
• Seat/backrest in metal with woven paper rush cord; or, in pure cellulose paper cord, in natural 4002 or anthracite 4005 colour
• Feet rest on tips made of thermoplastic material

About Christopher Pillet

Christophe Pillet is a renowned French designer celebrated for his diverse and high-quality creations spanning architecture, furniture, and art direction. His work is characterized by clarity of expression and a pursuit of simplicity, resulting in elegant and refined designs. (christophepillet.com)

Career Highlights

Pillet’s extensive portfolio includes collaborations with prestigious brands such as Cappellini, Driade, Kartell, L’Oréal, Moroso, and Shiseido. His designs encompass various products, from furniture and lighting to interior spaces and architecture. (switchmodern.com)

Notably, Pillet served as the design director for Lacoste, where he further established his reputation for refined furniture design and interior architecture. (finnishdesignshop.com)

Design Philosophy

Pillet emphasizes the importance of approaching projects with style rather than a specific style. He believes that maintaining too much coherence in one’s work can lead to dryness, advocating a balance between unity and variety instead. (switchmodern.com)

His designs often feature clean lines, balanced proportions, and thoughtful use of space and depth, creating harmonious and visually appealing compositions.

Sources

Echoes. Flexform. (2021, August 4). Retrieved September 27, 2021, from https://www.flexform.it/en/products/chaise-longues-daybeds/echoes.

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