Ethimo by Patrick Norguet

Patrick Norguet and Ethimo renew their partnership and so, together with extensions to the range we meet Swing, the lounge collection with a dual structure.

Fromt thw partnership among Patrick Norguet and Ethimo – together with extensions to the range such as the bergère style armchair, the sun lounger and the love seat – comes Swing, the lounge collection characterised by a dual structure, metal on the outside and pickled teak slats on the inside.

The lounge collection, consisting of the sofa, available in two different sizes, rocking chair, armchair and complementary tables, also available in two versions, is designed as a “system”, taking the form of a simple idea: to create a chair by repeating a single element.

“What most fascinated me in this project was the quest for the materials to put together. Swing is a game of interlocking (a sort of tetris),” explains the designer, “and the resulting furnishing elements are essentially based on a single teak element, duplicated, which gives light to a lightweight ensemble, with plays on volumes, solids and voids. This play on materials, including wood and aluminium, produces a set of elegant chairs that are perfect for durable use in outdoor environments.”