GRAND ANGLE
Grand angle was designed to be a truly international classic, its deep and multifaceted design offers unmatched comfort and versatility, making it a coveted addition to any living space.
The Grand angle boasts an articulated headrest and “stretch” stitching, enhancing its undeniable comfort. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this settee is designed to provide a delightful seating experience for individuals from all corners of the globe.
Equipped with an inverted chain system, the backrest offers a range of positions to suit your preference. Whether you desire a high headrest in a vertical position, a rolled-up headrest in combination with a lumbar cushion, or a more relaxed seating experience, the Seraphine Settee effortlessly adapts to your needs.
The mesmerizing stitching details on the backrest create an elastic mesh, ensuring a flawless appearance regardless of the position of the backrest and seat. This stunning “sunburst pleat” not only secures the material in place but also allows the backrest to achieve a perfectly rolled-up position, exuding elegance and style.
Renowned designer Marie-Christine Dorner has ingeniously designed the Grand angle with adaptive seat depth, allowing for customized seating while maintaining a consistent appearance. The broad armrest is thoughtfully designed to provide additional seating space, accommodating comfort and functionality simultaneously.
Completing the luxurious experience, the Seraphine Settee features feather-filled lumbar cushions that offer an exceptional level of support and a perfect fit.
Structure of seat: webbed metal frame. Structure of backrest : panels 3-layer plywood with articulated headrest. Armrest composed of panels of plywood.
Comfort
Seat composed of high resilience polyurethane Bultex foam (36 kg/m3 – 2.8 kPa) and ultra-flexible foam (45 kg/m3 – 1.8 kPa) with comfort layer of feathers (goose feathers, of which 15% down). Backrest composed of high resilience polyurethane Bultex foam (26 kg/m3 – 1.4 kPa) clad in ultra-flexible foam (45 kg/m3 – 1.8 kPa). Feather-filled back (lumbar) cushion (goose feathers, of which 15% down).
Making-up
Backrest quilted with stretch fabric to retain pleating on rear of backrest. Cover quilted with 110 g/m² polyester.
Paris, Tokyo, London : soujourns abroad which kick-started the career of Marie-Christine Dorner.
Designer, interior architect and graduate of the école Camondo, Paris, she spent a year in Tokyo designing her first collection of furniture for Idée, before opening her first office in Paris.
The sheer diversity of her projets is astonishing : amongst the best-known, the La Villa at St Germain des Prés, the restaurant de la Comédie Française, the presidential grandstand (tribune présidentielle du 14 juillet) at the top of the Champs Elysées, street furniture for the city of Nîmes, designs for le Mobilier National.
A Londoner for more than 10 years, she designs and fits out ambassadorial residences for the French Ministère des Affaires Etrangères, undertakes special projects for private clients, and designs for manufacturers as diverse as Ligne Roset, Montis, Bernardaud and Baccarat.
Her collection ‘Une Forme, One Shape’, exhibited in 2004 in Paris, Tokyo and Kyoto, is just one demonstration of her taste for perfection. The best artisans in France and Japan made up her jewellery, objects and furniture in wood, gold, porcelain, bamboo, ceramic and composite materials.
Marie-Christine Dorner has lectured in both London and France, and was awarded the Grand Prix du Design de la ville de Paris in 1995.
