
June 15, 2023
BellonBouillot’s PAW Chair Receives a Sculptural Update

Softness in Stone

By collaborating with Italian artisans, they were able to combine traditional craft techniques with robotics to realize their concept. Carved from a solid block of stone, the limited-edition, sculptural chair displays a balance of advanced technology and old-world craftsmanship: Its complex curves are hand-polished for days to replicate softness and to create a functional, physically comfortable seat, which is the design goal after all.
Limited-edition PAW stone chairs are available exclusively for Studiotwentyseven, with the 28- by 49-inch seat in travertine, marble, or even pink and green onyx. “Many prototypes were completed in order for it to feel comfortable,” the designers say. “Now it’s the perfect place for a moment of meditative reflection.”
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