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Cologne 2011: French designer Eléonore Nalet presented this chair with long cushions woven through its metal frame at imm cologne in Germany last month.

Called Serpentine, the design turns metal outdoor seating into a cosy cocoon for long summer evenings.

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The details below are from Eléonore Nalet:

Serpentine is an armchair designed for sitting outside all year long. The delicate metallic structure reminds one of winter vegetation. When Summer comes back, Serpentine is dressed with long colored cushions that entwine the backrest and armrests supports.

You can still glimpse the underlying metal frame, but your body will never feel its touch. The weaving creates a comfortable and welcoming irregular upholstery.

Materials – metal frame, outdoor textile (Sunbrella), and foam.
Dimensions – W80 , H72- seat 40, D55

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