skrivo + soft line compose rearrangeable halo seating system
all images courtesy of skrivo

 

 

 

milan-based design consultancy skrivo has collaborated with danish brand soft line to create the ‘halo’ seating system. the project comes from the idea of mixing and matching different cushion elements to provide a variety of configurations, ranging from a single seat easy chair, a public lounge, and a three-seat sofa that works well in different environments.

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the public space version with a single backrest for the two seats

 

 

 

the main feature is a large backrest reminiscent of a saint’s halo. the piece grants additional comfort, but also increases privacy and improves acoustics without the need to close oneself in. the designers note, ‘one unique feature of the halo seating system is the way the backrest and seat are combined. the backrest creates the effect of a pillow that has been wedged into the seat. the fact that the backrest and seat are separate provides a high level of customization.’ the ‘halo’ system is currently was exhibited at soft line’s stands at both IMM cologne and maison & objet in paris.

 

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the backrest creates the effect of a pillow that has been wedged into the seat

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a floating effect is achieved by placing a bent steel pipe base on the bottom

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side view of the easy chair version 

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back view of the easy chair version 

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mixing and matching different fabrics creates various effects 

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the long and high backrest is advantageous for cordoning off specific areas as if it were a sort of low room divider

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close up image of the backrest fabric 

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various sketches of the initial project development 

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a sketch of the seating composition

 

 

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