Lyndon Design launches ‘Maya’ chair by Mark Gabbertas

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Lyndon Design, the leading manufacturer of upholstered handcrafted furniture for commercial interiors and part of The Boss Design Group, has once again collaborated with award-winning furniture designer, Mark Gabbertas, to unveil Maya.

A distinctive tub-style chair that exudes comfort and style whilst retaining a strong and clearly defined form, Maya is ideal for a wide variety of interiors, including both formal and informal spaces.Offering the choice of two back heights, Maya is characterised by its compact and graphic form, with a clearly expressed junction of the seat and back elements and a gentle taper to its overall profile. The premise of the design is that it can provide a sense of privacy, but also encourage sociability and interaction, depending on how the user positions themselves in the chair.

This latest collaboration is undeniably a striking design and echoes Lyndon Design’s impeccable manufacturing expertise and ability to combine first class design with unparalleled craftsmanship.

Commenting on his latest collaboration with Lyndon Design, Mark Gabbertas said: “We always envisaged a chair with a strong, clearly defined form that deliberately contrasted the strictness of its exterior with the comfort and cosseting nature of the interior. A chair that you can use in different ways depending on where you are and what you want to do.’’

Lyndon Design’s Managing Director, Tim Armitt said: “Appealing to both corporate and hospitality arenas, Maya successfully harnesses the design vision of Mark Gabbertas with the renowned quality craftsmanship of Lyndon Design – a winning formula.”

Part of The Boss Design Group – the UK’s leading seating manufacturer – Lyndon Design specialises in the design and manufacture of handcrafted upholstery and furniture for commercial interiors. Specified worldwide throughout the hospitality, leisure, retail and corporate sectors, Lyndon Design is renowned for its classic and simplistic designs, high-end quality and craftsmanship, together with its bespoke manufacturing capabilities. Established in 1982 and based in Cheltenham, the company boasts extensive design and woodwork facilities that combine traditional hand-crafted techniques with state-of-the-art CNC systems. The company is committed to using sustainable materials and is both FSC accredited (Forestry Stewardship Council) and PEFC accredited (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes).

Daniel Fountain / 08.10.2014

Editor, Hotel Designs

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