SANDOWS - Armchair

Petite Friture Sandows - armchair by René Herbst

The Sandows armchair by Petite Friture, originally designed by René Herbst, is a reissue that reintroduces a modernist icon into contemporary interiors with renewed material depth and character. This iconic piece masterfully navigates the intersection of industrial rigour and ergonomic comfort, featuring a chrome-plated tubular steel frame strung with elastic tensioners.

Wide armrests in black-lacquered oak-veneered birch plywood introduce a warm architectural counterpoint, softening the industrial precision of the frame. The tensioned seat naturally adapts to the body, offering ergonomic comfort while preserving the chair’s graphic silhouette.

Ideal for living rooms, reading corners, and lounge areas, the Sandows armchair introduces a composed yet welcoming presence into contemporary interiors. Its visual transparency ensures it maintains an airy atmosphere in curated spaces, while its ergonomic adaptability, provided by the responsive tensioners, offers superior comfort for prolonged relaxation. When combined with the Sandows chair or daybed, it forms part of a cohesive modernist seating system.