The timber back nods to barrel making, its curved form made from several components carved and joined. The generous use of solid wood creates a tactile tapestry of wood grain, while the carefully detailed upholstery on the inner face provides relaxed comfort. The wide armrests are carefully sculpted to invite the hands to explore, and also provide a solid grip to aid the user in rising from a seated position.
The chair is the perfect ‘cocoon’ in which to read a book, have a nap, or simply enjoy the moment, and pairs well with Twenty-Five Ottoman for even deeper relaxation.
SIZE
W94.7 x D91.2 x H110.6 cm, seat height 42cm
W37 1/3 x D36 x H43 1/2 ”, seat height 16 1/2”
LEAD TIME
22-24 weeks. More information here. NOTE: Products upholstered in Curly Wool Sheepskin are on an extended lead time of 24 weeks.
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Available in black walnut, white oak, or ash in a range of finishes, and a range of fabric and leather options. See menus below for further material information.
Crafted at the solar-powered De La Espada factory in Portugal. Designed by De La Espada Atelier and rigorously engineered with the support of our in-house product development team and expert craftspeople. Durability, comfort and aesthetics combine for a product that lasts a lifetime.
Timber is sustainable solid wood from North America or Europe, offering long-term repairability of the surface. Natural colour and grain variations in every plank make each piece an individual. Traditional wood joinery bonded with wood glue ensures structural integrity. All finishes are non-toxic and applied by hand, sprayed or rubbed.
Textiles supplied by a renowned Danish partner with fabric mills in Norway, Italy and the UK. Leather sourced from tanneries in Sweden and Italy using only hides from European cattle.
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De La Espada Atelier is the De La Espada in-house design team, led by Simon Kämpfer. The product range is influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement and mid-century Scandinavian design combined with the rich craft heritage of Portugal. The expertise in design, craft and retail that De La Espada has gained over more than 25 years is revealed in furniture that is quiet and intricately detailed, functional and versatile, luxuriously tactile, and at once international and rooted in the home of our dedicated factory.
“We have the first pieces designed by our own Atelier, which will be dedicated to exploring historical periods that interest the firm, to carry out research when it comes to both traditional craft techniques and new materials, and to explore new typologies,” Luis De Oliveira, co-founder of De La Espada.
Solid wood is an expression of the life of a tree, grown for at least 30 years, and the weather patterns it experienced, the absorption of sunshine and minerals. The tree is imbued with meaning, and this meaning is transferred to the piece of furniture it becomes.
Our planks are cut in a way that honours the growth rings and grain, making them clearly visible.
AMERICAN BLACK WALNUT
Our American black walnut is from the midwestern United States. This is a prized hardwood with luxuriously figurative grain patterns and great strength. The walnut tree is relatively small, and the dark heartwood is surrounded by sap wood that is blond in colour.
Our American black walnut timber is available in a choice of oil finishes.
Danish oiled walnut
Black oiled walnut
White oiled walnut
Our Danish oil, white oil, and black oil finishes provide a renewable surface for enduring beauty. Damage can be repaired with relative ease, as the timber can be reapplied with wax or oil at any moment.
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AMERICAN WHITE OAK
Our American white oak is from the eastern coast of the United States. Oak has long been used in furniture due to its great density, outstanding durability and simple, understated beauty. Its durability is compounded by the fact that it contains tannin acid, which naturally prevents rotting.
Our American white oak timber is available in a choice of oil finishes, or an oxidised finish.
Danish oiled oak
White oiled oak
Black oiled oak
Oxidised oak
Danish oiled oak
White oiled oak
Black oiled oak
Oxidised oak
Our Danish oil, white oil, and black oil finishes provide a renewable surface for enduring beauty. Damage can be repaired with relative ease, as the timber can be reapplied with wax or oil at any moment.
Our oxidised timber is sealed with a clear matte lacquer to maintain the colour whilst preserving the tactility of the surface.
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EUROPEAN ASH
Our European Ash is from Portugal, Spain and France. European Ash is a hardwood that has long been prized by cabinetmakers due to its versatility and simple beauty. This dense timber has a coarse yet even texture, compressive strength, and an appealing straight grain. It varies in colour from a cream to pale tan colour and accepts stains and coatings more readily than other timbers.
Our European ash timber is available in a choice of oil, painted, or stained finishes.
OILED EUROPEAN ASH
Danish oiled ash
White oiled ash
Black oiled ash
Our Danish oil, white oil, and black oil finishes provide a renewable surface for enduring beauty. Damage can be repaired with relative ease, as the timber can be reapplied with wax or oil at any moment.
PAINTED EUROPEAN ASH
Our painted timber is available in a choice of 10 paint colours.
Ash Painted White RAL 9016
Ash Painted Bone NCS S1005-Y20R
Ash Painted Fjord NCS S 3010 G20Y
Ash Painted Lagoon NCS 2010 G
Ash Painted Bay NCS S 7010 B50G-approx
Ash Painted Cove NCS S 6010 G10Y-approx
Ash Painted Forest NCS S7020-G
Ash Painted Black RAL 9005
Ash Painted Bordeaux NCS S6030-R10B
Ash Painted Ochre NCS S 4040-Y20R
Ash Painted Bordeaux NCS S6030-R10B
Ash Painted Ochre NCS S 4040-Y20R
STAINED EUROPEAN ASH
Our stained timber is available in a choice of 10 colours. The stain is sealed with a clear matte lacquer to maintain the colour whilst preserving the tactility of the surface.
Ash Stained White RAL 9016
Ash Stained Bone NCS S1005-Y20R
Ash Stained Fjord NCS S 3010 G20Y
Ash Stained Lagoon NCS 2010 G
Ash Stained Bay NCS S 7010 B50G-approx
Ash Stained Cove NCS S 6010 G10Y-approx
Ash Stained Forest NCS S7020-G
Ash Stained Black RAL 9005
Ash Stained Bordeaux NCS S6030-R10B
Ash Stained Ochre NCS S 4040-Y20R
Ash Stained Bordeaux NCS S6030-R10B
Ash Stained Ochre NCS S 4040-Y20R
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