One Page armchair

Overview

The One Page armchair is by Ron Arad and dates from 2024. It is conceived as the modelling of a single sheet of paper: the polyurethane "sheet" is both the rigid, load-bearing outer structure and the flexible inner padding, so the seat, armrests and backrest carry no cushions or traditional padding.

Construction

The structure is a moulded shell of structural rigid polyurethane, padded with cold-injected flexible polyurethane foam. The swivel base has five stars in die-cast aluminium with a matt painted finish. A longitudinal swinging mechanism that moves a few degrees backwards, with or without a lock/release lever, and a return mechanism for the shell are options. The cover is not removable. Seat height without applied load is 38 cm.

Specifications

• Overall size: W 950 x D 910 x H 1180 mm (1P00V6)
• Shell: structural rigid polyurethane
• Padding: cold-injected flexible polyurethane foam
• Base: five-star swivel base, die-cast aluminium, matt painted
• Seat height: 380 mm with no load applied
• Cover: not removable

A single sheet, modelled

One Page is conceived as the modelling of a single sheet of paper. The design honours the continuity of forms in Ron Arad's sculptural work and the manufacturing skill of Moroso, the Friulian company.

Support and padding in one material

The polyurethane "sheet" has a dual role: a rigid external structure that carries the load, and a flexible internal padding. The special production process lays a soft, flexible moulded form over a rigid frame, so traditional padding is not needed as a source of comfort, and the armchair creates a continuum of comfort.