Cala Armchair
Made by Kettal
Designed by Doshi Levien
Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien occupy a singular position in contemporary design, fluent in both artisanal craft traditions and industrial precision. Their practice draws equally from South Asian making cultures and European modernism, producing objects that feel both rooted and forward-looking.
The Cala Armchair takes its form from the geometry of the cala flower. Its organic silhouette is rendered through a precisely woven backrest, a structure that filters light and casts shadow with the same attention a sculptor might bring to negative space. The chair reads as a considered object rather than simply a seat.
- Designed by Doshi Levien for Kettal
- Botanical silhouette expressed through structured weave construction
- Engineered to resist sun, salt air, and seasonal exposure
- Produced at Kettal's Barcelona facility under rigorous material standards
Kettal's manufacturing heritage in Barcelona brings a discipline to outdoor furniture that is rarely matched. Frames and weaves are engineered to hold their form across years of exterior use, without softening the sculptural intention of the original design. The Cala belongs to an exterior conceived around proportion and atmosphere.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What materials is the Kettal Cala Armchair made from?
The Cala Armchair is constructed with Kettal's engineered outdoor weave and a powder-coated aluminum frame, both developed to resist UV exposure, salt air, and moisture without degrading in form or finish.
Who are Doshi Levien and what is their design philosophy?
Doshi Levien is the London-based studio of Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien. Their work bridges South Asian craft traditions and European industrial design, producing objects that carry cultural depth alongside formal rigor.
Is the Cala Armchair suitable for coastal outdoor environments?
Yes. Kettal engineers its frames and weaves specifically for demanding exterior conditions, including coastal climates where salt air and humidity accelerate wear on lesser materials.
Where is the Kettal Cala Armchair manufactured?
The Cala Armchair is produced at Kettal's facility in Barcelona, where the brand applies strict quality standards to both frame construction and woven surface materials.
What inspired the form of the Cala Armchair?
The chair's silhouette is drawn from the geometry of the cala flower. Doshi Levien translated that botanical reference into a woven backrest structure that plays with light and shadow as an intentional formal gesture.