At Salone del Mobile 2013 in Milan, London designer Benjamin Hubert unveiled a lounge chair for ClassiCon. The inspiration for the chair came from tents and sports products, with an emphasis on spatial perception and flexible textiles. In his design projects, Hubert focused on experimenting with materials and techniques without compromising ease or comfort.
Lounge chair by Benjamin Hubert for ClassiCon
Sound-absorbing acoustic materials, along with refined, elastic, lightweight, transparent and robust textiles, appear more and more often in new furniture. The technical characteristics of these new materials fascinated Hubert, who designed the Membrane lounge chair for ClassiCon, which is covered with a highly flexible material. The product is easy to assemble and can be manufactured efficiently. The substructure is made from coated aluminum and steel tubing. A technical 3D CNC-shaped knitted textile is stretched over the frame.
The lounge chair has a contemporary design
Born in 1984, Benjamin Hubert is an important representative of a new generation of British designers. He studied Industrial Design and Technology at Loughborough University and graduated with honors in 2006. He founded his London design studio in 2007. Hubert focuses on furniture and lighting design. In collaboration with leading manufacturers in Europe and Asia, he creates timeless objects that do not simply follow trends. Comfort is always an important concern. Proof of this is the chaise longue "Membrane," with its innovative, high-quality design.
Membrane armchair – a play of transparency and lightness
Sitting on the Membrane chair feels as comfortable as sitting on thick cushions. At only 3 kilograms, the chair is extremely lightweight and easy to move. The superimposed layers of fabric produce a marbled effect. The chair is suitable for the living room, patio or balcony.
Solid frame and lightweight knit – a guarantee for stability and comfort
Semi-transparent cover knitted from polyester thread
Felt or plastic can be selected
Fresh fabric for your environment
The transparent fabric allows the display of the structure
It is part of the trend to create extremely light furniture
Peter Dark
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