valerie objects Rocking chair Pink Textile. Dimensions: L 60 x Depth 82 cm
x H 65.5 cm. Known as Muller Van Severen, the Flemish design duo Fien Muller
and Hannes Van Severen work at the intersection of art and design. They are
among the most prominent creators of the moment. From galleries to museums, not
to mention collectors, design enthusiasts and design houses, everyone loves
their minimalist, colourful furniture, timeless and joyful. In less than a
decade, Muller Van Severen has become a key player in design, to the point of
winning numerous awards and increasing collaborations with prestigious museums
(Pompidou Centre, Vitra museum, etc.). It was in 2012 that the creative duo
initiated this collection of seats. That year, they were chosen to mount an
exhibition at the Kortrijk Interieur Biennale. As the space where the event was
held had no seats, the designers decided to remedy this by creating a collection
of seats with a simple basic concept: stretch a piece of cloth between two steel
bars. This incredible rocking chair, inspired by the lounge chair, allows for
gentle relaxation. This armchair is characterised by its graphic design: this
piece of furniture that plays with transparency is imbued with great visual
lightness. It oscillates in space without ever covering up the background. It
doesn’t interrupt your space or impose with its presence, and can fit into any
decor. A clever blend of sobriety and originality, it offers the maximum effect
with a minimum of substance. This rocking chair consists of an extremely thin
and airy steel structure on which a flexible, fluid canvas is suspended (in
leather or linen), which seems to float. The rocking chair comes in pretty
colour combinations. A true invitation to relax, the flexibility of the
suspended canvas leaves plenty of room for comfort. You feel like you’re in a
hammock! This armchair is ideal for setting up a relaxation area in a living
room, office, reading room… Fien Muller and Hannes Van Severen, ex-sculptor
and ex-photographer respectively, infuse each of their pieces with a touch of
poetry. Hannes explains: “Design is linked to function. We come from the
visual arts. So we’re just trying to create sculptural furniture to occupy
space. Art or design, creation takes place the same way … and provides the
same satisfaction. Poetry is possible even in the industrial”,
concludes Fien.
