Arnaldo
Made by Porro
Designed by Glenn Pushelberg & George Yabu
The Arnaldo armchair is a study in structural restraint. Its seat is suspended between the armrests and backrest in a composition that holds mass and void in careful tension, producing a silhouette that reads as compact without feeling enclosed.
The design emerges from a collaboration between Porro, the Brianza-based manufacturer with decades of precision furniture production, and Yabu Pushelberg, the cross-continental studio whose work spans hospitality, residential interiors, and objects across offices in New York and Toronto. The pairing brings together two distinct sensibilities: one rooted in Italian materiality and production discipline, the other shaped by the social dynamics of inhabited space.
Upholstery in fabric or leather adapts Arnaldo's character to its surroundings. In a domestic setting, the chair accumulates presence over time. In a hospitality environment, it holds quiet authority without demanding attention. Both readings are equally valid, and neither exhausts the piece.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed the Arnaldo armchair?
Arnaldo was designed by Glenn Pushelberg & George Yabu, the principals of Yabu Pushelberg, a studio with offices in New York and Toronto known for work across hospitality, residential, and product design.
What makes the Arnaldo's structure distinctive?
The seat is suspended between the armrests and backrest rather than resting on a conventional base, creating a visual interplay between solid volumes and open voids. This structural logic gives the chair its compact yet airy silhouette.
What upholstery options are available for Arnaldo?
Arnaldo is available upholstered in fabric or leather, allowing the chair's character to shift from warmer and more domestic to crisper and more formal depending on the material selected.
Is Arnaldo suited to contract or hospitality environments?
Porro designs Arnaldo with the dual demands of residential and hospitality use in mind. Its proportions hold quiet authority in public settings, and the choice of commercial-grade upholstery options supports contract applications.
What is Porro's manufacturing background?
Porro is a Brianza-based Italian furniture manufacturer with a long history of precision production, collaborating with architects and designers to develop pieces that balance industrial process with considered form.
