Glove-Up Armchair

Overview

Glove-Up is an armchair by Patricia Urquiola, dated 2016 on the Molteni&C datasheet. The page describes sinuous, moulded lines that connect the backrest to the delicately poised legs, a form that conveys a sense of effortless lightness.

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Construction

Inside, the datasheet gives a metal frame plus elastic straps; the structure padding is flexible cold-foamed polyurethane with a matching light velvet cover with resin, and the feet are plastic. The covers come off, and a fire-resistant version can be ordered.

Specifications

• GPL1 armchair: 83.5 cm wide and 68.8 cm deep; the drawing's tallest vertical value is 71.5 cm, which is not labelled on the drawing

An evolution of a design theme

The Molteni&C datasheet introduces Glove-Up as the evolution of a rigorous design theme, featuring sinuous, moulded and softly linked lines. It describes a balance of forms in which the fluid line of the backrest flows into the lightness of the legs.

Chair or small armchair

The datasheet calls it an inviting chair or small armchair, upholstered in fabric or leather, and says this makes Glove-Up fun and versatile for any classic or contemporary setting. The page says the piece balances softness and structure while keeping a sculptural silhouette, and that its proportions and detailing suit intimate corners as well as a larger dining or living arrangement.