Curule @ the French Design Forum London

We are happy to present our new design "Curule" at the occasion of the French Design Forum. Source of inspiration for this design was the Curule chair or footstool. This timeless design was popular since the Roman Empire. Is was the seat of the Magistrates and to the Powerfull men of the Roman Empire. In 44 BCE a senate decree granted Julius Ceasar the sella curulis everywhere, except in the theatre, where he enjoyed the comfort of a gilded trone and wore a juweled crown ..... putting him on a par with the gods. Those were the days.

Although often of luxurious construction, the Roman curule seat was meant to be uncomfortable to sit on for long periods of time, the double symbolism being that the official was expected to carry out his public function in an efficient and timely manner, and that his office, being an office of the republic, was temporary, not perennial. Quite brilliant qualities for a piece of furniture !

The curule chair has curved legs that form an X shape. This mirrored curve is the basis the design of our Curule panel.

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As Always,
Frederic