Plank 2025: SOL

‘Sol’ is the sister of ‘Sombra’, two lounge chairs that were deliberately designed as a pair, yet offer different characters. “Sol” is compact and agile, while ‘Sombra’ appears generous and relaxed. Both models are made of solid ash wood – a durable material that also has historical references. The vertically aligned legs and strictly horizontal armrests create an open feeling of space and give the furniture a calm presence. Details such as tapered foot ends and hollowed-out armrests emphasise the handcrafted character of the designs," says Konstantin Grcic in an interview with Stylepark. Thanks to Sol's compact footprint, it allows for a low but active sitting posture. The connections of the lounge chair are plugged and screwed together to allow the individual parts to be replaced at any time. Available in natural lacquer or stained lacquer in black, brown, ocean blue and fire red, ‘Sol’ fits into any spatial context.

A clear design with sophisticated details that hides nothing yet remains exciting: "It's about designing the essentials. And I hope that this focus on relevance will also create space for more radical, new ideas. Our industry – and therefore we designers too – has often been characterised by uncertainty in recent years. But right now, we need attitude and courage. We need the willingness to take responsibility and develop creative power from it. In close collaboration with Plank, I find exactly the right conditions for this – trust, clarity and a shared conviction that good design must always be a response to its time," says Konstantin Grcic. (am)