Janus et Cie has unveiled the collections it was set to launch at Salone del Mobile, HD Expo and NeoCon.
Anatra
Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola has added modular seating to the Anatra collection along with two lounge chairs. The new elements are constructed using the same soft and inviting textured braiding as the other seating pieces in the collection, wrapping the frame gently to create a harmonious weave. Anatra’s seven modular pieces allow for numerous sofa configurations and are punctuated by deep, relaxed cushions.
The Anatra Teak High Back Lounge Chair is a unique interpretation of the collection’s signature open, handwoven rope and deep, rich hues. The chair juxtaposes Anatra’s naturally dark shades with a honey-toned premium teak frame that has a playful, Scandinavian form. A petite version of the classic lounge chair offers a new scale option for smaller, urban spaces such as high-rise balconies.
“Anatra was born from my desire to play and experiment with the scale of weaving, a technique that is very distinctive of Janus et Cie,” says Urquiola. “I wanted to try and find the perfect balance between lightness and durability, to translate the concept of comfort into generous and embracing seating solutions.”
Anatra’s rope finishes include Cadet with a platinum or cyan cross weave and Oxford with a nickel or cyan cross weave. The powder-coated aluminium tables are paired with a choice of two sleek tabletops: a cool textured Alabama ceramic or a classic Carrara marble.
Akuu
Signature, stylised curves define the Akuu collection, a new handwoven seating group designed by Janice Feldman. Available in three Janusfiber hues – Bronze, Limestone and Smoke – Akuu’s aluminium frame is finished with proprietary Januscoat in Bronze, Limestone or Chassis Silver to complement the fibre. Akuu armchairs and lounge chairs are both stackable to four.
Akuu is a flexible, lightweight solution for high-traffic hospitality and commercial applications. The collection’s casual, rounded forms pair well with an array of dining, café and occasional tables including the Cone II Dining Table and Capsule Side Table.
Matisse
Janus et Cie has also welcomed new functionality to Matisse – an armchair featuring the collection’s signature geometric sled frame and comfortable mesh seat. The Matisse Armchair is sophisticated in its simplicity, allowing it to be paired with an array of outdoor tables including Duo and Koko II.
A celebration of minimalism and clean lines, the club chair, sofa and modular pieces offer flexibility and varied configurations, while an ultra-modern chaise lounge is ideal for poolside relaxation. The powder-coated aluminium frame and mesh walls at the seat and back aid in keeping costs – and weight – down, while offering a dependable product for enduring the elements outdoors. For the lounge elements, special attention has been given to durability including mesh-encased reticulated foam cushions, ideal for high traffic areas. The lightweight nature of the construction further allows for ease in customising spaces for special events and occasions that require flexible seating arrangements.
The Matisse collection also includes the Alta Club Chair and Alta Sofa 2 Seat, the latest in the multi-generational Alta seating series that features subtle size iterations – a shorter seat depth and increased overall height – that meet the dimensional requirements of senior living projects. Matisse joins other Janus et Cie collections that offer Alta pieces, including Amari, Arbor, Cortino, and Koko II.
