Patrick Norguet, P22 armchair for Cassina

PATRICK NORGUET (France, 1969) for Cassina.
Armchair with headrest model P22, design 2013.
Black metal structure. Upholstered in fabric with loose seat cushion.
With Cassina label.
It is possible to remove the upholstery with zippers, in order to change the fabric.
It shows small signs of wear.
Measurements: 110 x 70 x 80. Seat height: 40 cm.

The P22 armchair by Patrick Norguet is an icon of world design. The designer himself states on his website "For this new collaboration with Cassina, it was important for me to understand the context and legacy of this iconic Italian design brand, from Magistretti to Ponti. My intention was to design a relaxation chair that maintained classical traditions while adding modern influences."

After training at ESDI, Patrick Norguet made his debut in window design for Yves Saint-Laurent and Louis Vuitton. He quickly broadened his language and became interested in technological innovations in the field of furniture. In 2000, his Rainbow chair, which was discovered and produced by Giulio Cappellini, enabled him to make his international breakthrough. He was followed by his first furniture collections for Bernhardt, Artifort, Offect, Capdell or the French companies Alki and Tolix. In 2010, the design of a McDonald's restaurant in France gradually led him to collaborate with McDonald's Global. He has also collaborated with Arflex, Artemide or Cassina, among other major publishers, and with brands such as Van Cleef, Renault, Guerlain or Christian Dior. He has exhibited his work at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Museum of Modern Art in Miami, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, among others.