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Colina
A compact fully upholstered small armchair with a soft, adaptable profile for varied interiors
2014
Official product information
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Overview
Colina, designed by Lievore Altherr Molina in 2014, is a family of compact armchairs intended for workplace, public and residential settings. The representative model 4300 is the small S version with a plywood frame and full upholstery.
Model 4300
- Plywood internal frame
- Fully upholstered seat and shell
- Arper fabric, leather or coated-fabric upholstery, or material supplied by the customer
- Upholstery can be separated and replaced without glue
- Removable-cover version and felt glides available on request
Other Colina variants add a chromed or powder-coated steel sled base or oak timber legs.
Story
A compact armchair family
Arper describes Colina as an adaptive, organic form conceived to complement the Loop modular sofa while also working independently. Its scale supports use in offices and public interiors as well as the home.
Fully upholstered S version
Article 4300 is the small version with a plywood frame covered across the complete seat and shell. Arper states that the upholstery can be separated and replaced without glue; a removable-cover version is available on request.
Alternative bases
The wider range includes a steel sled base in chrome or anthracite powder coat and a version on oak timber legs. These options change the support while preserving Colina's enveloping upholstered form.
