New Classics: Patricia Urquiola's Fjord Seating
July 8, 2019
Furniture designed by people that have an architectural background is practically always intriguing. One of my favorite painters is Patricia Urquiola. Her influences include structure, ergonomics, Spanish customs, organic shapes, engineering and also her former thesis advisor, Achille Castiglioni. The type of objects she designs runs the gamut and includes bathtubs, light fixtures, couches, benches, tile murals, rugs and even bidets.
One line gaining popularity with designers now is Urquiola’s Fjord seating, manufactured by Moroso. The set includes lounge chairs, a swivel chair, bar stools and poufs. Should the group ever go out of creation, I envision architects in 2075 looking for exactly what will likely be classic originals at exorbitant prices, a few saavy manufacturer finally getting the licensing rights and the coolest websites spreading the excitement about the rerelease.
Elad Gonen
Here is the Relax version of this Fjord sofa seat, half of that has a high back to lean against.
YLiving.com
Fjord Relax Chair – $4,995
The chair comes in a range of colours and fabrics, and the swivel’s square base and pole are powder coated to match the upholstery.
Niki Papadopoulos
This image and the one which follows show how different the Relax Fjord chair appears when seen from other angles.
Niki Papadopoulos
Adeeni Design Group
Urbanspace Interiors
The seat’s unique shape should stop you from piling on clean laundry or stacks of publications when you use it as an occasional chair in the sack.
hive
Fjord Swivel Armchair – $3,903
The Fjord Swivel Armchair is a better option for people who want symmetry.
Chr DAUER Architects
If space is tight in a living area, a den or a bedroom, the smaller armchair is a fantastic occasional-chair option.
Chr DAUER Architects
YLiving.com
Fjord High Bar Stool – $1,873
I hate when my legs just dangle from a bar stool. Along with the bum-hugging tractor seat, the Fjord stool offers a bar that keeps feet from falling asleep.
David Sharff Architect, P.C.
David Duncan Livingston
The bar stool variant has a rather simple, contemporary shape; Urquiola’s signature is the telltale notch.
Urbanspace Interiors
Ultimately, these poufs are known as Fjord Stones. They come in three sizes to function as seats, footrests or coffee tables.
More: The Caboche Chandelier (additionally by Urquiola)