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paul+paula chair

By Tanya Palta on Friday, November 14th, 2008

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paul+paula chair. Designed by Britta.

Making a commentary on the fundamental basics of human nature seems to be the new artistic trajectory in the design continuum. Thus, it should be no surprise that the 3rings editorial staff has touched on the multifaceted relationship between the two sexes intermittently. Be it the Ying Yang Lounger or the Mars and Venus Chaises, all have managed to examine (allegorically, of course) the systematic differences between men and women.

The paul+paula chair (not to be confused with the sixties singing duo) is no different and we applaud designer Britta for making a statement on such a multifarious issue. However unlike the Venus and Mars Chairs, paul+paula lays stress on the interdependence rather than the differences between the two sexes. Available as a set, the two chairs can be conjoined (when things are right) or separated (when a couple needs space) making it accommodating and sensitive to all circumstances. When joined together, the paul+paula chair forms the perfect singular design, but individuality doesn’t need to be sacrificed in a relationship and hence the option of separating the chairs.

“Living-apart-together [is] one of the most relevant forms of relationships. paul+paula is the furniture reacting on those circumstances. Separated from each other paul+paula offers a comfortable seating for the communication with the far away partner. In a common apartment you can join paul+paula to one piece of furniture. And if the relationship breaks up: paul+paula is offering a lot of possibilities.” - sited from Design Spotter

The paul+paula chair is not just an artistic statement on the urban populace. Much thought has gone into designing the chair’s ergonomics and even the modern design sensibility of the chair is no happenstance. However, for me, the focus on the contra yet complementary relationship of two opposites like Men and Women is what makes this one a sensation.

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Tanya Palta recently completed her degree majoring in History. After trying to come up with a gazillion excuses to avoid work in the corporate world, she decided she might as well do something she loves. Hence, she dabbled in photography and also became a freelance writer. She has always been creatively inclined (so she says), and in particular, the contemporary design scene is of great interest for her.

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