This is the Vermelha Rope Armchair in red. It is created using 500 meters of cotton rope and the intention is to make it appear randomly looped, but there is a structural method to the madness. It sits on an epoxy powder coated steel frame and has aluminum feet.
The style was imagined by Brazilian brothers Fernando and Humberto Campana in 1993. Although neither one intended to design, Fernando decided to try it after obtaining his architectural degree, and Humberto -who already had a law degree- wanted to join him, and their careers took off in the 1980's. They believe in the importance of using 'poor' materials and transforming them into something fantastical and 'opulent'. They certainly have done so with this piece.
Pricey, but it's definitely a conversation starter!
It is a very cushy, yet supportive chair. I found a couple other designs of note and I can't wait to tell you all about them. Want to have a seat? One Twenty is accessible by taking the Ossington bus south from the subway station. Just ask the driver to let you off as close to the address as possible.
