Ciclo
Ciclo is a lounge chair that prioritises repair and personalisation.
Its inspiration comes from the embroidery hoop technique, where a piece of fabric is stretched between two wooden hoops.
This simple construction has led to an alternative upholstery technique, where a flat piece of fabric is stretched over a layer of comfort foam without glueing or stapling them together.
This maintains seating comfort, while the upholstery is easily replaceable and washable. All parts of the chair can be disassembled.
If something breaks, you only replace the part, not the entire piece.
Furthermore, the chair can be delivered flat-packed, making transport and storage much more efficient. Another important principle of this design is personalisation by the end user.Â
The interchangeable upholstery allows you to customise the chair to your own needs or preferences without having to purchase a completely new piece of furniture.
Ciclo was honoured with the Green Concept Award 2026 in the Interior & Lifestyle category.
Jurors such as Uwe Melichar (Touch Design Ltd.), Prof. Claus-Christian Eckhardt (Lund University), Katja Keienburg (baby&junior) presented the awards to winners.
An outstanding design for a lounge chair that rethinks upholstery through a glue- and staple-free system, inspired by embroidery hoops. A modular construction allows to easily swap, wash, repair and replace fabrics.
Official Jury Statement
Photos by Kaatje Verschoren