Clair de jour armchair

With this armchair, Andrée Putman proposes a generous seating piece designed for two people, where comfort is expressed through the breadth of its volume. Its form, close to a half-circle, develops a simple and enveloping geometry. This continuous curve encourages an open and convivial posture, placing the object within a logic of sharing. The exposed frame highlights the design and asserts its structure. This emphasis on the underlying construction offers a clear reading of the piece, while reinforcing its geometric rigor. The balance between the generosity of the seat and the precision of its outline gives the armchair a presence that is both welcoming and controlled. Between formal simplicity and expanded use, this armchair offers a vision of comfort in which geometry becomes the foundation of a collective experience.