Description
The Assisi is a modern occasional chair built from two simple shapes: a round drum of a seat and a single rolled bolster for a backrest, both covered in tonal teddy fabric. Teddy fabric has a dense, curly pile, so the interest here comes from texture rather than pattern, and the colour is a pale, warm neutral that sits easily with most schemes. It measures 66cm wide, 68cm deep and 63cm high, with a 42cm seat height, and because it has no arms, none of that width is lost to armrests.
With a back that rises just 21cm above the seat, this is a chair for perching and sitting upright rather than leaning right back. We would place it where that suits: at the foot of a bed for pulling on shoes, in a living room corner as an extra seat, or beside a lamp for reading a chapter. The low back keeps sightlines open, so it can stand in front of a window or out in the room without closing the space in. A round seat also has no corners to catch a shin on, which counts in a bedroom you cross in the dark. If it is joining a sofa or armchair, check their seat heights against its 42cm; seats that sit close in height look as though they belong together.
Most of the chair is plywood, which makes up 70% of its composition, with foam and fabric at 15% each. Plywood is made from thin layers of wood bonded with the grain crossed, which is why it holds its shape well. It arrives in one box and needs partial assembly. Surround it with other textures such as a woven basket, a flat-weave rug or pale wood, and give it a plain wall behind so the rounded outline has room to show.
Specification
| Material |
Plywood 70%, foam 15%, fabric 15% |
| Design |
Round seat with rolled bolster backrest, armless, in tonal teddy fabric |
| Construction |
Partial assembly required |
| Size |
W66 x D68 x H63cm, seat height 42cm |
| Sold as |
One chair, packed in one box |
| Country of origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
How much floor space does the Assisi chair need?
It measures 66cm wide and 68cm deep, and stands 63cm to the top of the backrest. Mark out a 66 by 68cm rectangle with masking tape to see how it sits in the room, and leave space in front for your feet.
How high is the seat?
The seat is 42cm from the floor, and the backrest rises a further 21cm to an overall height of 63cm. If you are choosing it for someone who finds low seats hard to get up from, measure the seat height of a chair they already manage well and compare it with 42cm.
Does the chair have arms?
No, it is armless: a round seat with a rolled bolster at the back. That leaves you free to sit side-on, perch on the front of the seat or tuck the chair into a corner.
Can I lean back in it?
It suits sitting upright more than lounging. The bolster rises 21cm above the seat, so it gives your lower back something to rest against but will not reach your shoulders or head.
What is the chair made of?
Its composition is 70% plywood, 15% foam and 15% fabric. The fabric is teddy fabric, a soft pile with a dense, curly texture, and it is what you see and touch on the seat, sides and backrest.
Does it need assembling?
Yes, partial assembly is required. The chair comes packed in a single box, so there is only one carton to unpack before you put it together.