Designer recliner armchair J Rusten Furniture Studio
LOS ALTOS HIGHBACK

When we began experimenting with seats made with bent-laminated slats, the goal was to get as close to the comfort of upholstery as we could using solid woods. The individual laminations bend with the weight of the body, easing stress on spine and shoulder blades. We've also worked to develop a lumbar support that is almost universally comfortable. The chair seat pivots at the front, and movable steel pins in the legs allow the seat to be positioned at different reclining angles. The back is high enough for even the tallest of my friends to rest their head.

This design is about more than seeking comfort though. It reflects a long held interest in the skeletal nature of structures, like bridges and timber-frame houses. Beside our heavier designs, we will continue to engineer pieces that are stripped to a minimum of materials: chairs built with individual "sticks" of uniform dimension, carefully joined to create a rigid frame.

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