“Guinea is the name the early Spanish explorers gave to an area of West Africa. This evocative name seemed the perfect choice for a chair that was just as ideal for soaking up the sun or just placed on the deck of a ship headed to the Galapagos islands.” (CMP Design)
The new armchair by CMP Design presented during the 2023 edition of Salone del Mobile.Milano is realised in aluminium for outdoor use and evokes the concept of lightness and transparency.
The hallmark of Guinea is its oil-treated FSC® C114358 certified teak armrests, which fit into the aluminium frame by introducing a vivid, tactile detail. A durable tropical wood that the designers wanted to preserve through a moderate use. The large, embracing aluminium frame combines with a seat in waterproof textile mesh on which rests a soft, removable flexible polyurethane foam cushion covered with a water-repellent lining.
“Guinea is a stackable dining chair designed to stand in the sun but also in heavy rainstorms. For this reason, each material fulfils a specific function: the frame is made of aluminium with a large-section that makes this chair very sturdy and strong. The part that comes into contact with the hands is made of teak, a natural material that neither becomes hot under the sun nor cold during the winter, so that it can be caressed. Therefore we decided to use teak in the most important part, the part in contact with the hands.” – the designers explain.
The Guinea backrest can be customised in various configurations, in this way, the armchair is able to offer a variety of solutions in terms of colour and more, able to meet the taste and needs of every possible user.
The version with a waterproof textile mesh backrest is reminiscent of the traditional director's chairs, with an enhanced sense of visual lightness. The possibility of stacking the chair ensures maximum strength and functionality.
The version with the backrest in aluminium slats features more traditional, archetypical forms. The backrest may be upholstered in fabric and designed to further enhance comfort.
Thanks to its aluminium construction, Guinea is perfect in the open air, along the seafront, by the pool, or even on the deck of a ship – places where you can enjoy beautiful landscapes and a long, relaxed time.
By calling to mind exotic tropical destinations, the name Guinea evokes the outdoor soul of this product.
Its armrests, seat and backrest are assembled mechanically, making them easy to disassemble for recycling purposes or to replace its components.