The beauty of imperfection

The Typo chair, created by AMDL Circle and Mara, embraces an ‘imperfect’ look thanks to a bending of the steel tube structure. It reinvents the classic office chair on wheels, mixing wood and metal

Mara - photo © Mattia Pagani

It appears to be born from a mistake, a design flaw. But every detail has been masterfully studied by AMDL Circle and realised by the expertise of Mara. The distinctive feature of the new Typo chair is in fact the “curl” that arises from the bending of the square-section steel tube of the frame. Redefining the archetype of the office swivel chair, Typo plays with contrasts of lines and materials: soft lines draw the backrest and seat, both in wood, and contrast with the bold angularity of the metal frame, giving shape to a composition with a dynamic silhouette. 

Typo chair by Mara, design AMDL Circle – photo © Nava Rapacchietta
Typo chair by Mara, design AMDL Circle – photo © Nava Rapacchietta

Enhancing its functionality is an internal mechanism connected to a hook in regenerated cotton that protrudes from the frame and allows the height of the backrest to be adjusted. With this design and in the dual version of chair and stool, the Typo collection lends itself to furnishing residential, hospitality and workspace environments.