Category: Design

Just as the curves of the human body flow into one another, the same can be said of the Bardot. The absence of distinct angles and lines permit the exterior and interior to gently merge together, creating a continuous form that allows fabric to conform to its shape, similar to the way a dress fits the body. Inspired by the feminine silhouette, Hayon wanted the sofa to feel like a fruit, tender to the touch, while at the same time be extremely durable like combining the lightness and strength of a ballerina. Many sofas are too big to actually use in city apartments, so I wanted to make one that looked big and felt generous, but would actually work in smaller spaces. Even though it may have a deceivingly compact footprint, the comfortable and functional Bardot retains an impressive elegance regardless of its location.

The contrasts and sophistication which lend personality to Jaime Hayons work are represented in the Showtime collection which ranges from vases to chairs. Now it is completed with a new piece which will also satisfy those who have more classical tastes: The Lounger. An elegant and comfortable wing chair. With one-colour finishes and optional footrest.

Curvaceous, lithe and refined, SEs second Collection of furniture has a celebratory air. For this collection Hayon, who is renowned for taking inspiration from observations of everyday life, sought stimulation from two key sources: musical instruments and insects. After looking at strong curvilinear shapes – violins, flutes, beetles, the harp – Hayon sketched the Collections furniture forms, analyzing them in terms of materials and the subsequent manufacturing process, then transformed them into this coherent family. The Collection’s pieces are strong sculptural expressions that emphasize the space around them. The results are here: clean, organic shapes that can work in all kinds of environments. This is furniture that fits into our lives, and yet also transcends the everyday.