Today’s homes are more dynamic than ever, with the roles of different spaces changing throughout the day. What is a workplace by day is often a dining room by evening – and any furniture must be able to support that shift, both functionally and aesthetically.
Taking the forms of two iconic chair silhouettes by designers-at-large Gubi, ―The Beetle and the Bat ― these chairs are both reimagined to be equally at home beside the desk and the dining table, making this transition smoothly and seamlessly.
The Beetle and Bat’s new height-adjustable variations show that it is possible to create a highly ergonomic and practical office chair without necessarily adopting the corporate expression of technical seating. Fluid, organic, and inspired by nature, both designs offer a beautiful way to bring the functionality of an office into the informality of the home.
its fully formed, organically curving shell and armrest, whereas the now-iconic, two-part Beetle is celebrated for the way the seat and backrest flex in response to the body’s micro-movements. Both chairs remain comfortable even when sitting for long periods – a benefit at the dining table, but an essential in the office.
