SHRINX Lounge Chair by Boris Berlin for +Halle – Photo by Peter Vinther, courtesy of +Halle.

Design. Unveiled at 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen, the SHRINX Lounge Chair by Danish brand +Halle is more than just a place to sit—it’s a bold reimagining of what a lounge chair can be. Copenhagen-based Boris Berlin teamed up with German textile innovators Krall+Roth to design a spacious, soft, yet remarkably lightweight club chair that challenges traditional upholstery conventions by eliminating foam altogether.

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Photo by Peter Vinther.

SHRINX isn’t just a chair—it’s a sustainable statement. Indeed, polyurethane foam, which is usually used for upholstery, “is made from fossil fuels, but it can only ever be downcycled or burned, releasing toxic chemicals in the process,” explains +Halle. “I have designed upholstered furniture with foam for decades, loving its sculptural qualities, but I have to admit my sins; I have used enormous quantities of Polyurethane foam, being well aware of the need for an alternative. SHRINX feels like a chair long in the making,” designer Boris Berlin argues.

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At the heart of SHRINX’s innovation is its unique upholstery technique. Rather than stretching fabric over a form, the pre-sewn textile cover is gently draped over a steel frame and then heat-shrunk into place. This creates a striking tension between the soft, responsive textile and the rigid metal beneath. “It took many prototypes to find the perfect balance between the shrinking force of the fabric and the resistance of the frame,” says Berlin. “But the result is fascinating.”

Designed for today’s need to be alone yet amongst people, SHRINX takes its cue from the classic club chair, offering generous personal space without bulk. “The seat refers to the same archetype as Shiro Kuramata’s transparent, easy chair, made from steel mesh, for the Memphis group in 1987. He poetically called it How High the Moon, and in his chair, you feel like you are sitting in your kingdom, even amongst a crowd.”

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In contrast to the heavy, foam-laden club chairs of the past, SHRINX is light, mobile, and ideal for flexible public spaces. It’s a deliberate counterpoint: a modern silhouette, a classic typology, and a material breakthrough, marking a new chapter in sustainable seating.

All photos are courtesy of +Halle.

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