When artistic creativity meets functionality, it brings life to even the most quintessential everyday objects. A case in point is the Ange metal chair, AKA Angel chair, designed by the celebrated designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac for outdoor furniture brand Fermob. The designer reimagines Fermob’s iconic 1900 chair as Angel, blending poetic vision with exquisite craftsmanship while imbuing the furniture with tangible emotions and inviting forms.
The overall design of the Ange metal chair is interesting and intentional, with two outstretched wings forming an armrest, inviting users to take a flight. Things get more attention-grabbing in the backrest, which showcases two cherubs leaning in for a tender kiss. The outline of their silhouette forms a heart, adding a touch of romance to the seating. The chair offers a whimsical way to lean back and relax, bringing romance and a sense of wonder to your patio, outdoor garden, and indoor spaces.
Embracing the spirit of Belle Epoque (when art, entertainment, and optimism flourished in France in the 1800s), Fermob exhibits its mastery in metalwork through the chair, especially the brand’s expertise in wire bending, the rings, and the hand-forged armrest wings that are particularly captivating. Not to mention, an unforgettable laser-cut, steel wire backrest. As mentioned in Global Design News, this unique chair design with a finely detailed, perforated steel sheet seat is infused with Jean Cocteau’s, a French poet and playwright, poetic pulse: heart to heart, nose to nose, face to face, mouth to mouth.
The gentle lyricism of the chair forged in metal will make admirers think twice before taking a seat, while tempting them to engage. Beyond being beautiful, the chair is equally durable. It is built to withstand years of use, making Ange a testament to Fermob’s quality outdoor furniture design. An anti-UV polyester powder coating truly makes this piece of furniture stand the test of time, lending the chair a robust and lasting quality.
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Ange is designed to be stackable for easy storage. To satisfy your aesthetic needs, the chair comes in a multitude of color options, allowing you to make different color combinations for your living spaces. With such expansive color range and arresting design, your home is guaranteed to look otherworldly.
Ange metal chair expresses that functionality and beauty can coexist by turning an everyday object into storytelling. If the chair has made your heart skip a beat, too, you can check out Fermob’s official website for more information. Or, you can head to Jean-Charles de Castelbajac’s website, where it is currently priced at €419 (roughly $500).
