Romby chair and armchair

GamFratesi

Romby armchair

“Our project started from of a very simple geometric figure, which is the rhombus, and our aim was actually to translate something which is two-dimensional as a drawing into something which is three-dimensional as a furniture. The Romby chair is made with two different elements, which are in balance between each other: the seat and the base in solid wood. For us it was very important the geometric effect of these two parts together. We think that the Romby chair because of its iconic and essential design actually succeeds to transmit a new aesthetic in the home, perfectly fitting into the universe of Porro which is always characterized by minimal lines and great craftmanship”.
Stine Gam, Enrico Fratesi

porro_romby poltroncina — **Romby** armchair, base in black stained ash and cover in top fabric

porro romby — **Romby** poltroncina, base in frassino tinto nero e tessuto top

From the transformation of the Romby chair designed by GamFratesi in 2020 and which smoothly and slowly turned into the “manifesto” item of Porro design with its ability to instantly convey the typical geometric purity, manufacturing excellence and artisanal flavour of the brand, comes the new Romby armchair for all-round use, opening up new possibilities in the home office and contract sector. The shapes of the padded shell seem to blossom, widening and rising to create the armrests, releasing a new, unprecedented feeling of softness and naturalness, but still retaining the lightness and minimalism of the original model. The truncated cone base, on the other hand, gives way to the convenience of 4 central wooden legs, a sort of change of clothes with the visual effect of a full, suspended upper volume that seems to take flight, in the name of cosiness and functionality.

Romby chair

Geometric allure and retro-styled design are the key elements of the new Romby armchair by GamFratesi, with its abstract charm. The truncated cone base in solid ash wood, natural or black stained, whose flared shape is obtained through slices made with great cabinet-making skills, is connected to a soft and compact padded swivel seat covered in leather and fabric. Perfect in a dining room or in a working environment with a cosy atmosphere, as well as a stand-alone element, Romby is a cocoon armchair with impeccable proportions and workmanship, which embraces the body while leaving it free to move, enveloping it with a feeling of great lightness. A project that fits perfectly into the Porro universe, which has always been characterised by minimalist designs and great craftsmanship.

Porro_Romby_black-stained ash base — **Romby** chair with base in black stained solid ash wood

Romby chair with base in natural solid ash

Porro_Romby_natural ash base — **Romby** chair with base in natural solid ash wood

Geometric allure and retro look give the Romby chair an abstract charm.
Perfect in a dining room or in a working environment, Romby is a cocoon armchair with impeccable proportions and workmanship, which embraces the body while leaving it free to move, surrounded by a feeling of great lightness.
Romby consists of two structural elements featuring well-balanced sizes and ma-terials. The truncated conical base in ash solid wood, natural or black stained, is connected to a soft and compact padded swivel seat.
The chair, whose cover cannot be removed, comes in all fabrics and leathers of the Porro Collection.

Product name

Romby chair and armchair

Designer

GamFratesi

Materials

Wood, Leather

Dimensions

L.510 x P.590 x H.800 mm

Year

2020

Product sheet

Romby