Smile

Romantic, somewhere between the Orient and the Occident, Smile is a chair of classical references. The Smile chair or armchair is solid timber yet has a visually light appearance. Available with plain or upholstered seat and slat or board back. The international design, fashion and lifestyle magazine, Wallpaper* has given its awards in its 63 […]

November 21st, 2008

Romantic, somewhere between the Orient and the Occident, Smile is a chair of classical references. The Smile chair or armchair is solid timber yet has a visually light appearance. Available with plain or upholstered seat and slat or board back. The international design, fashion and lifestyle magazine, Wallpaper* has given its awards in its 63 categories with ’Smile’ by Lievore Altherr Molina for Andreu World being voted Best Dining Chair by The Judges André Balazs Patricia Urquiola Tadao Ando Wong Kar-wai Donatella Versace Langlands & Bell

It was noted: With the subtle, gentle curves of the "Smile" chair, courtesy of Spanish seating connoisseur Andreu World, you can smile and kiss goodbye to bad chair days.

Dimensions: H770xD510xSH480xAH655xW585cm

Delivery time: 12 weeks

Applications: Conference or meeting room chairs, visitor chairs, dining chairs.

Variations: With or without arms. Wood or upholstered seat. Rail or panel back. Matching stool with or without back.

Manufacturer: Andreu World s.a, www.andreuworld.com

Designer: Lievore, Altherr and Molina, www.lievorealtherrmolina.com

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