Arnd Küchel
Based in St. Moritz and Zürich, Arnd Küchel believes in self-explanatory architecture. His approach balances the intuitive with the subtle by emphasizing the relationship between people, buildings and their surroundings.
Like the butterfly that inspired its design, the new PAPYON collection by Arnd Küchel is a delightful union of beauty, grace and pleasure. The uniquely designed Wing chair and accompanying Footstool are created using distinct weaving textures, combined with an innovative technique. In nature, harmony is created through contrasts, and PAPYON's colorway elegantly encapsulates this truth: 'nectar' combines warm reds and oranges. The result is a collection that represents the next metamorphosis of DEDON Fibers and craftsmanship.
PAPYON is constructed from two distinct woven patterns, with layers of DEDON Fiber arranged in intricate, interstitial weaves. The overall effect mimics the thousands of microscopic scales found on butterfly wings. A large, curved base grounds the Wing chair both visually and structurally, while the tapering silhouette express a butterfly’s sheer beauty and metaphorical power. Like the Wing chair, the PAPYON footstool is a balance of functionality and design that is equally suited to indoors and out.
