Unusual Soft Marble Armchair by Maurizio Galante

 

Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman completed an original armchair design for Italian manufacturer Cerruti Baleri . Entitled Louis XV goes to Sparta , this chair may look stiff and uninviting, but in reality it is made of materials that ensure comfortable seating. According to the designers, the chair’s framework is composed of a plywood structure and CFC-free soft polyurethane foam, with an internal dacron cover and separate seating cushion made of polyurethane. The piece is then upholstered with an external cover made of 100% silk that is finished with a photographic print of carrara marble. Louis XV comes in three marble tattoo versions: carrara, which is currently in production, along with portasanta and grande antico . With an impressive appearance, this armchair can be placed in a minimalist contemporary living rooms, with a striking effect. Would you consider having such a chair in your home, or do you find it too extravagant?