Chairs

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about chairs

Product • By AliasSegesta \ Erice \ Selinunte

Segesta \ Erice \ Selinunte

Segesta small armchairs enclose without being cumbersome, with generous armrests created from the design of the backrest. With smooth, flowing curves, the erice and selinunte chairs are ergonomic and practical. The shell is made of technopolymer, the structure is made of steel. Its shape and functions are appropriate for prestigious indoor and outdoor environments. More

Project • By AliasMuseums

Triennale Design Museum

Since 1 May 2015, Alias has been represented by its la leggera little stool at La Balena, a new permanent display space created specifically for younger visitors to the Triennale Design Museum. The Triennale Design Museum presents La Balena (The Whale), a new permanent exhibition space designed to attract children of all ages, based on a project by Blumer and friends and destined to house workshops, exhibitions, reviews, films, meetings and presentations, but entirely given over to entertaining children of various ages who visit the Triennale in the company of their parents. This is how Riccardo Blumer describes the project: “We have worked on creating a place that is a cross between the whale’s belly from the tale of Pinocchio, t... More

Product • By 21st LivingartORLANDO & ANGELICA

ORLANDO & ANGELICA

The inspiration comes from the Italian chivalrous poem "The Orlando in love" ‐ “L’Orlando innamorato” ‐, a work left unfinished that allows for personalized interpretations: a knight and a princess, protagonists of enchanted fairy tales, two names that tell Italian tradition, art and history of people with strong cultural roots. Orlando and Angelica, a functional small table and a sinuous chair, represent a preview of a collection characterized by large areas that expand evenly placed in contrast with precise and stretched lines, creating a natural game of light and shadow. A distinctive aesthetic line that allows us to see always new details looking at Angelica and Orlando from any point of view. The table Orlando has a central basin with... More

Project • By ActiuOffices

Stryker

Stryker is the global leader in the orthopaedic market and is one of the mayor health product companies. It offers a wide range of innovative medical technology, including joint prostheses, trauma, spine, micro implants, orthobiologic products, surgical motors, surgical navigation systems, endoscopic products and equipment specifically for emergencies and to facilitate the transfer of patients. Its products and services are present in more than 100 countries with the aim to help people lead a more active and satisfactory life. This very same purpose has been incorporated into the creation of the new Head Quarters in Newbury in the United Kingdom. The new building will be the flagship of Stryker Corporation and for this we have sought,... More

Project • By ActiuAuditoriums

Castalla Auditorium

The Auditorium in Castalla, situated in the same location as Actiu Technology Park, houses an auditorium and a music school in an area built of 2000 squared metres. It was built according to modern and avant guard architecture, marked by straight lines and neutral colours. A project designed to promote culture in all its aspects and equipped with Actiu products. The new customer service counter Informa welcomes all of those who visit the auditorium which is why the piece was chosen for reception. Its colour and structure fits perfectly into an open and light space which presides over the entrance of the building. The auditorium has a capacity for 452 spectators in the stalls and a stage of 180 squared metres capable of housing large o... More

Product • By TherapodDessau

Dessau

MATERIAL: upholstered DETAILS: recyclable sustainable heavy duty replacement parts available customized favourable LCA score More

Product • By Mara SrlVea collection

Vea collection

Vea is a versatile and contemporary seating collection that combines simple shapes with a wide choice of frames, colours and finishes. The metal perimeter that perfectly follows the lines of the seat and backrest, strengthens the seat and creates an effect of refinement and essentiality. Vea, also available in the upholstered versions, is ideal for tasteful furnishing contract, office and residential environments. More

Project • By ActiuOffices

Inmunotek

Inmunotek, is a pharmaceutical laboratory which develops, manufactures and markets products for the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses in the field of allergies and immunology, which have moved most of their current facilities from San Sebastián de los Reyes (Madrid) to the Technology Park Alcalá de Henares (TecnoAlcalá). It is located on the campus of Alcalá University, TecnoAlcalá is a park oriented to biotechnology which belongs to a network of parks and clusters of the Madrid Network. The new facilities with a surface floor of 4900 m2, have modern laboratories for production and R&D. LambdaTres, the specialised company in integral project management and the refurbishment of offices, has developed this project using Actiu office fur... More

Product • By VondomBiophilia Collection

Biophilia Collection

BIOPHILIA Collection explores the a new design language that forms a dialogue between time , form and space combining the pioneering organic design of Sagrada Famila by Antonio Gaudi , VONDOM expertise in advanced roto-moulded technology and my studios ongoing research into the transference of digital process into contemporary design. This enrichment process places its origin at a time when discovery of nature , its wonder and the resulting diversity of forms beginning with Art Nouveaux , an enduringly beautiful and sensual movement in art that brought the organic World brought inanimate objects to life through the fluid organic minds of designers , artists , photographers and architects alike. Taken out of craft and into the 21st century p... More

Project • By ActiuOffices

Nestlé

Nestlé is the world leader in nutrition, health and wellbeing with operations in more than 86 countries across five continents, with 276,000 employees and 480 factories worldwide. Within its multi-annual strategic plan, Nestlé opened new facilities in its plant in Mexico D.F. relying again on the professionalism of the group Actiu as a provider for office and contract furniture. Nestlé has had a sustainable commitment in Mexico since 1930, the moment when it established itself as a country as an importer of food products. In 1935 it opened the first factory in Ocotlán, Jalisco, and began industrial production. Currently, it has 14 factories and 16 distribution centres. It generates 6500 direct jobs and approximately more than 7400 indire... More

Product • By CORSinus

Sinus

Sinus is a modern classic from 1976 which was already ahead of its time when it was first launched. With rocking spring steel skids whose shape give the chair its name, as well as unusual upholstery. The round seat and back upholstery elements are held in place by leather straps. In 2004 it was brought back into the collection to mark COR's 50th anniversary. Sinus effortlessly embodies the timeless yet innovative design of COR while making it clear that hefty wingbacks are not necessary to ensure extreme comfort. Sinus appears to be weightless as it rocks lightly. And anyone who has come to rest on the distinctive upholstery will never want to give up this favourite chair again. More

Project • By ActiuAuditoriums

Auditorium National Republican Guard

Actiu has equipped the installations of the Auditorium of the Practice school which the National Republican Guard have in Queluz (Portugal). The origins of the National Republican Guard (GNR) date back to 1801, it is a security force, consisting of organized military in a special body of troops and endowed with administrative autonomy and jurisdiction over the Portuguese territory. The GNR enforces the law, and is dedicated to the security and maintenance of public order, as well as, the protection and defence of people and their property. One of the most visible responsibilities of the GNR is ceremonial guard of several public buildings. Organically driven by both the internal Ministry of Administration and the National Ministry of Def... More

Project • By ActiuExhibitions

Audi Med Cup

The prestigious boat race competition Med Cup took place from the 12th to the 17th of May in Alicante. More than 20 boats, the fastest in the World, representing 14 countries started the season in the city of light. Audi Med Cup is a boat race competition with 6 races in the Mediterranean. Alicante Coast will receive the first proof. This event is also called "the small America's CUP” as some of the competitors are in both events. This Audi MedCup will be followed by other boat races in Marsella(2nd-7th of June), Cagliari(30th June-5th of July), Palma( 21st -26th of July) and Murcia( 25th-30th of August). The final race will take place in Portimao, the heart of Algarve. This competition is very well accepted by sailing enthusiastic peopl... More

Product • By Engelbrechts A/SCHAIRIK

CHAIRIK

The four different art chairs, with illustrations on both the front and back, depict his signature stacked houses in bright colours and chaotic perspectives juxtaposed against a wood background, a tumultuous, yet strangely playful commentary on domesticity and chaos. Together, the chairs create a landscape of this figurative motive, where each chair centers around a particular colour- Red, Blue, Green and Yellow. The artwork is protected by the strong, smooth, matte, melamine surface that is typical of CHAIRIK chairs. The CHAIRIK chair was designed by Erik Magnussen and sell in five-figure numbers each year. More

Project • By HOWEUniversities

Tenerife School of Scenic Arts

The level of cultural activity in Santa Cruz, the capital of Tenerife, is very high. In 2002 the Tenerife Insular Council and the Canarian government decided to build an educational facility for the scenic arts. The project was placed in the neighbourhood of buildings of related cultural use, such as the Faculty of Fine Arts, the Faculty of Applied Arts, and the Music Conservatory. Soon a Centre of Cinematography will be placed next to the School of Scenic Arts, both institutions designed by gpy arquitectos. The Tenerife School of Scenic Arts has a size of 3360 m2, allowing for 80 resident students, 120 periodical attendants, and 41 teachers. Furniture solution: In the contemporary educational facility there is an urgent need for flexib... More