The Daumiller Side Chair shares a design language with the Daumiller Armchair, being elegant yet robust and reassuringly solid in form, and featuring a similarly curved backrest. True to Daumiller’s design philosophy, the chair’s aesthetic transcends any specific era, making it as relevant today as ever. Beneath its classic expression lies a forward-thinking innovation: a backrest that moves naturally with the body’s movements, offering a gentle tilt for flexible sitting positions, and providing support and comfort.
FARMHOUSE AESTHETIC
Having reintroduced the world to Rainer Daumiller’s iconic 1970s armchair in 2022, GUBI and the revered designer have joined forces once more, expanding the collection with an ingenious new side chair design. Combining the timeless rustic looks for which Daumiller’s work is known with advanced ergonomic features, the Daumiller Side Chair offers a blend of comfort, functionality, and sculptural aesthetics, embodying both tradition and modern practicality.
In step with broader cultural and lifestyle currents, which celebrate country living and connection to nature, interiors today are increasingly emphasizing a grounded farmhouse aesthetic. This shift embraces natural materials, earthy color palettes, and a sense of authenticity that reflects a simpler, more harmonious way of life.
WOVEN SYMMETRY
Rooted in concepts for side chairs that Daumiller developed in the 1970s, including his ideas for a woven-seat design that never previously made it to production, the chair is a true collaboration. The design brings together Daumiller’s signature approach to materiality and form with GUB