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Inga Sempé: Sibelius

A set of intercalated dots and dashes, sometimes linked, in an irregular rhythm, cover the fabric designed by Inga Sempé for Ligne Roset, presented during Maison&Objet.

To best express the personality of the Beau fixe seating, Inga Sempé decided to design her own special fabric.

The fabric Sibelius can be used for all Ligne Roset’s sofas.

“To contrast with the calmness of the Beau fixe collection, I wanted to associate a fabric which would bring liveliness and meticulousness. Responding to seating composed of straight lines linked by curves in drops or arcs, the motif is a set of intercalated dots and dashes, sometimes linked, in an irregular rhythm. From a distance, one believes that it is a weave of thick threads, like a tweed, even though it is simply printed onto cloth. It is not at all figurative, but one could see morse code or braille in it, or even stylized representations of grains on a stalk or trees on a roadway. The detail in the motif enables it to be printed in bright colours which still remain understated.” The designer explains.