Image source: Poltrona Frau — Tangram Armchair
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Tangram Armchair
Daniel Libeskind's tip-up theatre seat that brings sofa-like comfort to rows of seats.
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Description
Overview
The Tangram armchair was designed by Daniel Libeskind for Poltrona Frau. It is described as an innovative seating concept that combines the functional requirements of theatre seats with the luxurious comfort of a sofa.
Construction
- Frame: pressed and solid wood
- Padding: polyurethane that resists fire and keeps its shape, over springs and elastic belts
- Seat: tips up by itself, on nylon joints that dampen noise
- Bases: metal with an epoxy powder coat that withstands scratches and knocks
Specifications
- Covering: Pelle Frau® leather (Color System), fabric or velvet, made with invisible riveting
Story
Theatre seat, sofa comfort
Tangram is presented as an innovative seating concept by Daniel Libeskind. It joins what a theatre seat has to do with the luxurious comfort of a sofa.
Built for rows
The seat has a pressed and solid wood frame and a seat that tips up by itself on nylon joints. Rows of Tangram are installed on metal bases with an epoxy powder coat, and the upholstery uses invisible riveting.
