Arflex Pecorelle Armchair: Design Inspired By Nature

Posted by Yuri Segalerba on October 1st, 2016

The Arflex Pecorelle arm chair draws its character and design from the sheeps, as the word “pecorelle” refers to these fluffy woolen farm animals. Design connoisseur homeowners and professional interior designers love this chair’s rounded shapes and overstuffed aesthetic. This armchair also comes in the sofa version and both are perched on black, spindly legs that make it seem like they are in motion, as though they might trot off. This Cini Boeri design is a playfully bright update to a traditional armchair and is perfect for adding a sense of whimsy to any space. The Arflex Pecorelle Armchair is available in different types of upholstery. It is a fantastic conversation piece and can stand on its own, but it also works when grouped together with others as though to form a flock.

When asked about how the quirky Pecorelle armchair came to be in 1972, Cini Boeri reveals that the works of Jeanne-Claude Denat de Guillebon and Christo Vladimirov Javasev inspired her. Both artists are very well known in the landscape painting niche and their inspiration is certainly evident in the Pecorelle. Nature is the muse of this armchair.

Choosing an arm chair can be a bit tricky because it is a huge statement-making piece that can make or break the aesthetics of a room. A good armchair complements the style as well as the existing shapes of the space, but it cannot fade into the background. On the contrary, it has to stand out. Placing a bright and interesting armchair in one corner of your bedroom, living room or office is a great way to add a flash of color and texture. The Pecorelle is a beautiful choice. Traditional arm chairs in neutral colors often need a patchwork pillow or pouf to achieve an eclectic look, but the Arflex Pecorelle needs no further embellishments.

For a room that is relatively conservative or ‘safe’ in terms of flooring, wall colors and lighting, the Pecorelle Armchair by Arflex can add the much-needed point of difference. It creates a contrast that stands out. If your aim is to make the Pecorelle a functional armchair where people will actually sit (instead of a work of art that is meant to be admired from afar), then you can accessorize it with complementing pieces of furniture. This is a trick many designers do. Armchair can become particularly inviting when paired with a side table, for example. Adds some lighting and soft furnishings to turn it into a comfortable reading nook.

About the Author:

This article is written by John, who is associated with DzineElements Inc. DzineElements Inc. provides amazing designs for a wide range of furniture that includes furniture for hospitality, residences, office, outdoors and many more.