Designed by Foster + Partners Industrial Design and Poltrona Frau, The Cove chair responds to the desire for privacy within busy spaces. Its generously curved form provides ample room for a person to relax or work in comfort, while offering them a sense of seclusion without the need for walls.
The design explores the spatiality of personal space, expanding the notion of a simple chair in terms of function and materiality. It is suitable for a variety of areas including public lounges, receptions, showrooms and has been designed to function as a single or cloud-like cluster of chairs. Its form was derived from studies into the different ways that guests adapted to use existing lounge furniture for various functions. The circular form incorporates a wide, comfortable seat, an integrated USB charging point and an optional mains power supply and a table, which can be used as an informal desk.
Expertly crafted, Cove is customisable in a variety of fabrics and leathers. The refined materials and minimal aesthetic bring together comfort and practicality to create a unique product.
