benjamin hubert: cradle lounge chair + net tables for moroso
the collection introduces a unique blend of different typologies in seating and table textures more commonly found in industrial equipment and architecture.
benjamin hubert: cradle chair + net tables for moroso
the ‘cradle’ lounge chair by london-based designer benjamin hubert combines a unique blend of two seating typologies – a net structured hammock and a conventional upholstered lounge chair. conceived for italian furniture company moroso, the visual aesthetic purposefully integrates architectural lines with a sharp rectilinear backrest that contrasts a softer seating area. ‘cradle’ utilizes a custom-made CNC cut pattern that allows a non-elastic textile to stretch around a metal frame in a controlled three dimensional manner. this allows for the correct tension to comfortably support the body – visually and physically reducing the product’s weight and cost.
‘cradle’ side view with stretching backrest textile mesh
cradle back view
cradle three quarters front view
cradle textile mesh detail
cradle stretched backrest detail
cradle play of light
in addition, hubert launched a collection of small tables for moroso – which debuted at salone del mobile 2013. ‘net’ utilizes expanded steel, which is more commonly used in industrial equipment and building construction. the material has been manipulated to form cylinders and discs, which have been finished with powder coated paint. in reference to its mechanical origins, the tables have a large surface with expanded steel perforations that give a feeling of lightness while being small enough to not allow small objects to slip through.
net collection
net front table view
‘net’ small table front view
cradle model
cradle prototype
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