Image source: Tacchini — Polar Perch
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Polar Perch
A PearsonLloyd bench of two paired elements, shaped by ice blocks drifting in northern seas.
2013
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Description
Overview
Polar Perch is a contemporary bench by PearsonLloyd for Tacchini. Its form comes from ice blocks floating in the northern seas, which the design turns into mobile, multi-form arrangements. Polar is a system with several interpretations that answers different usage needs.
Construction
The structure is a wooden frame with one-component polyurethane foam padding, covered in fabric or leather. It consists of two elements of different heights that are placed together as a complementary pair.
Specifications
The upholstery selection covers 23 fabrics and 4 leathers.
Story
Ice blocks in northern seas
Polar Perch is the bench of the Polar system, which PearsonLloyd designed with several readings for different needs. The bench takes shape from ice blocks floating in northern seas and aims at spectacular, mobile and multi-form scenarios.
Two elements working as a pair
The lower element is single and independent, and works as a seat. The higher element can serve as a backrest, a secondary seat or a surface. Together the two elements form shapes that recall Arctic landscapes.
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