A classic safaris armchair designed by Åke Axelsson
After twenty years of work is now Ferdinand complete!
The chair’s design is based on some of history’s oldest chairs in the form of still-existing three- to four-hundred-year-old originals, and images from Egypt and ancient Greece.
The chair frame is made of solid untreated beech or oak. Seat and back in sturdy vegetable-tanned leather in tanned, black or dark brown colours. Loose seat cushion of suede. The choice of material and construction requires ecological and environmentally friendly production methods and results in long sustainability. The easy chair is delivered unassembled in a specially designed box.
Inspired by the ancient tradition of the “safari chair,” Ferdinand is a masterpiece of sustainable engineering and timeless comfort. Named after the famous bull who preferred smelling flowers to fighting, this armchair is designed for moments of deep reflection and relaxation.
The Art of the Wedge
What sets Ferdinand apart is its ingenious, tool-free construction. The chair is delivered as a high-quality “flat-pack” and is assembled entirely by hand using solid wooden wedges and leather straps. This self-stabilizing design allows the chair to adapt to uneven surfaces, ensuring a steady seat anywhere.
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