The Sid chair is a piece inspired by one of the main characters from the well-known animated film Ice Age — the sloth named Sid.
Have a seat, my name is Sid
Shape
The design concept of this item was shaped during the ergonomic development of the chair. While sketching the armrest in relation to the backrest, Sergei Gravchikov, the company’s CDO, noticed how closely the shape resembled the familiar character. This observation led to the idea of further developing this theme and focusing on it.
The shape of the armrests flowing into the backrest and the tapered supports directly reference the character’s image, while the soft «gloves» enhance it, giving it a friendly and slightly naive demeanor, inviting everyone to take a cozy break from the daily hustle and bustle.
The emphasis was made on the comfortable positioning of the arms on the armrests. By simply intersecting two straight metal beams at different angles which are extending towards the end, we have created an ergonomic and comfortable armrest shape that provides comfort in almost any position.
The depth of the armrests allows the chair to slide under a table. Despite the metal frame, the chair remains comfortable for home use, as the soft elements help to avoid contact with the cold metal.
The upholstered elements of the chair are made by molding polyurethane foam into a matrix. Such technology allows to distribute the material evenly, especially in the places of contact with the metal frame, which provides comfort when using the item.
Style
The Sid chair was conceived as a utilitarian piece: simple, clean, and ergonomic. The resemblance to the cartoon character gave it recognizable traits while simultaneously endowing it with unique features. Sid, just like the character, can take on different personalities depending on the finish: smooth fabrics lend it an air of formality and structure, while bouclé adds playfulness and friendliness to the piece.
