Lotus

Lotus & Low Lotus are new stars in the Artifort fi rmament: two sculptures of snow-white composite that look as thin and fragile as the petals of a lotus. For working or relaxing, but most of all for sheer enjoyment. Unique models with sharply defi

ned lines and fl owing, organic shapes that fi t perfectly into the Artifort tradition. The delicate, white Lotuses are made of a extraordinary new material called Cristalplant - a snow-white composite with a pleasantly smooth texture. The material is pe

rfect for sculptural designs and it is this that lends the Lotus' shell its flowing character. This is accentuated even further by legs that seem to fl ow into the floor. In the hands of René Holten, Cristalplant led to two types of chair. The Lotu

s is a chair for working with a moulded tablet that allows room for a laptop, for example. The Low Lotus is a low, wide armchair for relaxing. It also features a moulded tablet but one that is much smaller, providing enough space for a book or a refreshme

nt.