Joaquim Belsa

JOAQUIM BELSA (1929-2018) for Aresta.
Pair of armchairs. ca. 1960.
Pine wood.
Seat and back upholstered in cerulean blue.
Measurements: 66 cm total height; 60 cm width: 65 cm depth.

Pair of upholstered pine armchairs with a Nordic-inspired design. The wood is curved joining in a fluid line the seat and backrest. The legs are rectangular in section. The set stands out for its austere and elegant design, as well as for the choice of a wood with a beautiful natural grain.

Throughout his career, the Catalan industrial designer Joaquim Belsa Aldea was interested in the design and production of simple, austere furniture conceived for a wide public. In his designs he used traditional and durable materials, such as natural wood, manila cane, bulrush and textiles. In 1961 he founded Aresta, the company he created with his brother Jaume and Joan Mañá, which was active until 1985. The way of working that characterized Belsa during this period was based on the idea of a single line and a functionalist will. Some of his designs were awarded the ADI/FAD Delta Awards in 1961, 1963 and 1970.