Kata

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Lightweight in form and environmental footprint, Kata is designed with circular sustainability at its core.

Arper’s first solid wood lounge chair, Kata takes inspiration from artisan-made wood and woven straw chairs and reimagines the near universal typology using contemporary, sustainable solutions in an expression that’s both graphic and warm. Kata finds form in juxtaposition—an evocative gesture in the movement between material presence and minimal silhouette, softness and strength, tradition and technology.

“We wanted to introduce more material diversity, with a natural, artisan feel.”
Jeannette Altherr

The Kata lounge chair is a union of traditional craftsmanship and soft technology. An oak and black locust FSC certified wooden frame supports a tailor-made 3D knit textile. The knit cover is created from recycled polyester made from post-consumer plastic that is converted into durable and lightweight fibers. The knit technology is formed to fit the frame, avoiding leftover material waste found in traditional manufacturing. The unified seat and back structure is available in a graphic-patterned 3D knit with internal micro-padding in natural tones of linen, wheat, or charcoal, or a lightweight 3D knit in parallel striped pattern in a choice of colors: water, wheat, or charcoal – also suitable for outdoor use. Additional loose seat and back cushions finishes can be customized in both Arper's complete fabric catalogue and in graphic-patterned 3D Knit.

Kata Chair, Design Altherr Désile Park, 2024

The Kata Chair is available with options of a wood or upholstered shell. A combination of a solid wood frame and a delicately textured, custom patterned shell is available with and without armrests and in a range of ﬁnishes. Comfort can be further enhanced with optional seat cushions. The upholstered version and cushions are enhanced by decorative stitching, available in contrasting colors or tone-on tone. The collection is FSC-certiﬁed with construction techniques and easy disassembly, designed for greater sustainable impact.

Design Altherr Désile Park, 2021 - Update, 2024

Product description

The upholstery of Kata Lounge is made from post-consumer polyester yarns processed into lightweight, durable fibers. The fabric has been technologically conceived to perfectly adapt to the seat stem, reducing material waste to a minimum, and is available in two types: 3D knit with graphic pattern and internal micro padding or 3D knit with striped pattern (the latter is also suitable for outdoor use). Additional back and seat cushions can be customized, drawing from either Arper's wide selection of fabrics or 3D Knit covers with graphic patterns.
The Kata Chair is available with options of a wood or upholstered shell. A combination of a solid wood frame and a delicately textured, custom patterned shell is available with and without armrests and in a range of ﬁnishes. Comfort can be further enhanced with optional seat cushions. The upholstered version and cushions are enhanced by decorative stitching, available in contrasting colors or tone-on tone.

Product name

Kata

Designer

Design Altherr Désile Park, 2021

Materials

Eco-leather, Wood

Dimensions

L: 77.5 cm
W: 77 cm
H: 76 cm

Year

2021

Product sheet

Collection

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Official website

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