P22 Armchair

Overview

P22 is a wingback lounge chair by Patrick Norguet, dated 2013. Cassina calls it an interpretation of the classic bergere and offers it with or without the wing head-rest.

Construction

• Frame: steel rod with elastic bands, set within a polyurethane-injected foam shell.
• Shell: bent beech plywood.
• Base: die-cast aluminium, or solid ash or American walnut.
• Cover: quilted fabric or quilted leather, with zippers for removal.

Specifications

• 790 x 870 x 1120 mm for the chair 395 01-06/81-86 (axes not labelled on the drawing).

Interpreting the classic bergere

Cassina's page presents P22 as a design armchair that puts a contemporary twist on the traditional wingback chair, paying tribute to the history of its lines and proportions. The designer is quoted as saying it respects classic traditions.

Padding as a major player

Cassina's signature structure here is a metal frame set within a polyurethane-injected foam shell, which makes the padding a major player. The sheet credits Patrick Norguet and dates the design to 2013.