Dining Chair BEETLE Brown GUBI

For the Beetle collection, designers Stine Gam and Enrico Fratesi drew inspiration from the beetle, studying the insect’s anatomy, aesthetics, and movement. The secondhand Beetle chair found an audience as soon as it was introduced in 2013 and has since become the biggest commercial success for the Danish brand Gubi. The collection reinterprets the beetle’s characteristic elements, whether in its shape, joints, or its rigid exterior and supple interior. The Beetle chair is a blend of classic Italian design and Scandinavian traditions. The creations of the GamFratesi studio often draw on the legacy of classic Danish design, as well as nature, and more specifically, the world of insects—since the Beetle was inspired by the exoskeleton of beetles. In this version, the Beetle chair is upholstered in luxurious velvet and features elegant, slightly tapered legs made of black epoxy-coated steel or brass. The seat and backrest are crafted from molded plywood, covered in fabric, and padded to ensure optimal comfort. The elegant shape of the Beetle chair is accentuated by leather piping that highlights the contours of the seat and backrest.