The Ancrage Lounge Chair reflects Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance's bold vision—deconstructing form, paying homage to design masters, and carving its place in the contemporary design landscape with quiet confidence.
Introduced in 2022 as part of NDL Editions—Duchaufour-Lawrance's curated collection of self-designed, limited-edition objects—the chair exemplifies his unique approach to manufacturing. With geometric precision, the chair’s design revolves around the interplay of vertical and horizontal lines, with a clear, radical simplicity. It subtly nods to the legacy of Gerrit Rietveld and the Brutalist architectural movement.
The structure of the Ancrage Lounge Chair highlights the relationships between its components, drawing attention to the sharp angles and intersecting lines. This interplay is a direct reflection of the designer's commitment to craftsmanship, as well as his deep exploration of form, function, and artistic expression.
Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance operates at a pace that feels almost out of sync with the frenetic rhythms of contemporary design. He’s often labeled a “slow designer,” a term that speaks to his deliberate immersion in materials, landscapes, and the rich tapestry of context that informs his work. It’s an approach that eschews the fast-turnover trends of the industry, earning him a rare kind of respect—one rooted in substance over speed.
At the heart of Duchaufour-Lawrance’s philosophy is a reverence for the organic, the untamed forms of nature that seem to breathe life into his designs. He views spaces and objects not as static entities but as living organisms—fluid, evolving, and intrinsically tied to their environments. It’s a perspective that manifests in his signature curves, which trace the undulating lines of tree branches, ocean waves, or even the quiet symmetry of cellular structures.
This deep connection to form isn’t incidental. Duchaufour-Lawrance’s early training as a metal sculptor at the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Appliqués infuses his furniture and interiors with an artful, sculptural sensibility. Each piece walks the line between utility and poetry, creating an interplay that feels as much at home in a gallery as it does in a living space.
