Comfort with contour

Werner Aisslinger and COR have developed a chair that brings a homely feel to professional settings whilst also working well in private homes. Whether at the dining table, in a meeting room or in the hotel and catering industry, ‘Floy’ combines the comfort of an upholstered armchair with the clean lines of a chair.

10/21/2026

The story of “Floy” began two years ago at Orgatec: it was there that the Berlin-based designer Werner Aisslinger showed Leo Lübke, managing partner of COR Sitzmöbel, the initial designs for his idea for a “multichannel chair”. “My aim was to bring an archetype into the world,” says Aisslinger. A chair whose appearance feels familiar without referencing historical models. This conversation led to the first collaboration between Werner Aisslinger and COR. The focus was on a piece of seating designed to be universally applicable, bridging the gap between living and working environments. “I simply had an image of a chair in my head – upholstered, soft, generous – and began to develop it. It soon became clear to me that this could be a COR chair. Because of the quality, the flair, and because COR has simply been getting cooler and cooler of late,” recalls Aisslinger.

When designing the furniture, the key question was how to achieve ergonomic, comfortable seating within the specified proportions. This challenge gave rise to an intensive design process: “We 3D-printed the shells four times on a one-to-one scale. In between, there were smaller prints and countless models. Ergonomics, upholstery, dimensions, load-bearing structure – that’s where it gets really complicated,” says Aisslinger. The proportions and technical basis were refined in collaboration with COR’s product development team.

“The chair is extremely oversized, very wide and expansive – with clean lines and proportions,” says Aisslinger, describing the design. In detail, the 70-centimetre width allows freedom of movement and creates a seating experience more reminiscent of an armchair than a classic chair. To achieve this, the striking shell was realised in a construction of steel and moulded foam. The taut outer surfaces contrast with the softly upholstered interior; horizontal seams give structure to the upholstery, whilst a striking outer seam emphasises the contour. The soft design language can thus bring a homely feel even to environments that are primarily functional in nature.

To cater for different requirements, “Floy” is available with or without armrests. A range of fabric and colour options, as well as three base variants, expand its potential uses without altering its design character. For Leo Lübke, it was precisely this combination that was crucial: “Everything just fell into place with this design: ‘Floy’ came to us at just the right time and complements our product portfolio perfectly, particularly in the contract sector.” Or, as Werner Aisslinger puts it: “It was meant to become a favourite piece of furniture. Perhaps the chair at the end of the table.”

COR @ Orgatec 2026
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