Launched earlier this year in Milan, Hem is a lightweight and sustainably manufactured soft shell armchair designed by London-based designers by PearsonLloyd for British brand Modus.

The Hem armchair is a timeless design that’s as at home around a boardroom table as it is in a hotel lobby or restaurant.

PearsonLloyd avoided using the standard cold cured polyurethane moulding process and instead opted for a simple steel outer frame that supports a lightweight and non-structural upholstered seating element.

The name Hem references PearsonLloyd's approach to the upholstery, "It's almost been like tailoring: pattern cutting the panels together, which gives it a real tactile quality," says Lloyd. The result is a loose fitting, flat pack upholstery with prominent seams that simply clips to the frame.

For more information contact sales@modusfurniture.co.uk or visit www.modusfurniture.co.uk

About the manufacturer: Founded in 2000 by Jon Powell and Ed Richardson, Modus is an award-winning British brand who design and produce intelligent, functional and inspiring contemporary furniture. Collaborating with a roster of renowned designers, Modus combines technical, material and engineering advances to manufacture and supply an extensive range for commercial, hospitality and residential projects globally.