Adell × Arper

Adell brings a nature-inspired sensibility to indoor and outdoor spaces alike. Defined by low, rounded curves, its form is smooth like a pebble and soft as mounded moss. The calming silhouette is designed to put both body and mind at ease, offering a quiet, reassuring presence within contemporary, nature-oriented environments.

Crafted from 80% recycled polypropylene, Adell combines a soft shell with an organic texture and earthy tones reminiscent of stone, moss, and plants. Grounded in reduction, reuse, and recycling, the design is made to endure, allowing each chair to adapt to new contexts and extend its life over time.

Plastic was the obvious material choice for several reasons: the generous curves of Adell are best achieved through plastic, and its robustness and durability make it ideal for outdoor use. The challenge was to reinterpret a material often associated with low quality, and instead give it a sense of warmth and care.

We developed an organic surface texture inspired by the concentric rings of a tree trunk—evoking natural materials without imitating them, and embracing the irregular and imperfect. The colour palette follows the same logic: nuanced tones drawn from wood and leaves, with softened basics like graphite black and ivory.