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Orria is inspired by the space that
accommodates it. The architecture of the Oval Room and the thousands of volumes
that line its walls speak of study, of the pages that are turned, of the rare
and ancient books that are consulted. We wanted this chair to be equal to the
grandeur of the room, while remaining discreet in its features and genuine in
its choice of materials.
As designers, our role is to provide
objects that are of service not only to their users, but also to all those who
interact with them. Orria is an example of this desire to situate an object in
its daily life, in its usage. Every day it will welcome hundreds of readers, but
our proposal had to take into account all its uses, considering not only those
who use it as a seat, but also those who have to lift it every morning and
evening to clean the room.
The expertise of the Mobilier National’s
Atelier de Recherche et Création, the prototyping work carried out, followed by
the full-scale development by the Basque manufacturer Alki, its skill in working
with wood, have enabled us to offer a piece that links the French tradition of joinery
with that of the avant-garde of contemporary craftsmanship.
Following BnF's principle of openness to all, Alki offers the Orria chair. Pure in its lines, Orria is singular and demanding in its design. Based on a traditional mortise and tenon assembly, it showcases all the expertise of Alki's craftsmen in solid bent oak and upholstery.