The concept of hospitality furniture encompasses a wide range of products: reception seating, funky chairs, comfortable beds, versatile tables, to name a few. And these aren’t confined to a just a hotel’s interior space, it also extends to its outdoor areas, including the poolside. Chairs especially have a significant influence on contributing to guests’ poolside experience. Lounging by the pool in a comfortable chair, soaking up the sun’s rays, sipping a cool drink – now that’s a relaxing scenario.
Something that made ripples in the furniture design industry recently was the news that the celebrated New York architect and interior designer David Rockwell debuted a furniture line called Uni Form for Appoggi. He created the collection especially for the poolside areas of Aloft, a planned chain of hotels owned by the Starwood Hotels group.