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The Shanghai chair combines a steam-bent solid ash wood frame with a French rattan seat, resulting in a structure that balances visual lightness with firm support. Its distinctly curved back and armrests reflect a subtle fusion of Asian and Scandinavian design sensibilities, giving the silhouette a refined yet understated character. The ash wood frame is finished with a water-based lacquer, a low-impact treatment that preserves the natural grain while contributing to a more sustainable production process.
A steam bent solid ash wood frame and a French rattan seat come together in Knut Bendik Humlevik and Rune Krøjgaard's 'Shanghai' chair for Danish brand NORR11. With an iconic shape derived from a distinct curved back and armrests, the seat stands out for its simplicity and subtle merger of Asian and Scandinavian furniture design sensibilities, while simultaneously offering firm support. NORR11 follows a sustainable path choosing water-based lacquer for all its range of wooden furniture pieces.
