Meet Skald, a modern yet classic lounge chair perfectly situated for composing poetry. Made in Italy with luxe fabrics paired with polished chrome or powder-coated steel frame creates an inviting silhouette for an architectural piece.

It's rare that a chair is so defined by its sketch, but Skald captured us from the start. The goal was to create a low-profile lounge chair that fit nearly any style and setting. The design process quickly became all about balance. A steel framework allowed for a minimal, linear silhouette, but it took some fine-tuning to ensure it was equally strong without being unwieldy.

The slim seat involved the same tricky math. The foam was refined until it had a minimal profile that hit the comfort sweet spot, firm yet yielding. Next was leather upholstery from one of the oldest family run tanneries in Italy, as well as an alpaca velvet and Maharam option. The result is a chair that's modern yet classic, straightforward yet architectural.

* polished chrome or powder-coated steel frame
* wood shell wrapped in foam and batting seat
* plastic feet glides to protect surfaces
* color variation is a signature to the authenticity of natural leather
* BIFMA rated
* ships fully assembled