CRÈME ATELIER

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CRÈME ATELIER’s Éclair Armchair: A Sculptural Signature Piece

Withthe Éclair Chair, CRÈME ATELIER has created a spectacular piece of seating designed as a true signature piece. Inspired by the curves of cream frosting on a pastry, this designer armchair features a fluid, generous silhouette that immediately catches the eye. Its enveloping lines, textured fabric, and almost sculptural form make it much more than just a chair: the Éclair Chair is designed to become the focal point of any space. True to CRÈME ATELIER’s philosophy, it combines character, functionality, and imagination in a resolutely contemporary style.

An armchair that transforms a space

The Éclair Chair possesses that rare quality of statement pieces: it instantly gives an identity to the space that houses it. Its continuous form seems to have been shaped in a single gesture, like thick cream applied in motion. This culinary inspiration lends the armchair a playful presence, yet one that is never naive. The design remains precise, controlled, and radical enough to appeal to both design enthusiasts and influencers.

Its dimensions— L 86 × D 54 × H 66 cm —give it the proportions of a compact lounge armchair. It can thus stand alone in a living room, serve as a focal point in a bedroom, or create a truly dramatic effect in a reception area. In a hotel, restaurant, lobby, or architectural project, the Éclair Chair serves as a statement piece, capable of structuring an entire composition on its own.

The Éclair Chair also marks an important milestone in the brand’s history, as it is CRÈME ATELIER’s first piece of furniture. After developing its sculptural vocabulary through the Soft Serve lighting collection, the studio now translates its signature curves to a new scale. The transition from lighting to seating confirms the consistency of a formal language that is now instantly recognizable.

3D printing transforms the material into a decoration

The Éclair Armchair’s personality stems as much from its form as from its manufacturing process. The armchair is 3D-printed from recycled PETG, in line with CRÈME ATELIER’s ongoing exploration of more sustainable production processes. Additive manufacturing builds the piece layer by layer, creating fine, regular lines on its surface.

This finely striated surface follows the armchair’s curves and accentuates its volumes. Light subtly catches these reliefs, altering the perception of the material depending on the viewing angle. Visually, the PETG thus moves away from the perfectly uniform appearance of conventional molded plastic to take on a more graphic, almost architectural texture.

At CRÈME ATELIER, these striations are not considered an imperfection to be concealed. On the contrary, they reveal the manufacturing process and become a true aesthetic signature. The technology remains visible in the finished object, creating a direct dialogue between industrial process and decorative expression.

The choice of recycled PETG also aligns the Éclair Chair with CRÈME ATELIER’s overall approach. The brand manufactures its creations in Stockholm and prioritizes recycled materials or those sourced from alternative resources. 3D printing allows for the application of only the material necessary to form the object, helping to minimize manufacturing waste. On-demand production complements this approach by avoiding mass production and unnecessary inventory.

A Piece That Has Already Made Its Mark in Contemporary Design

Although it has only just been added to the collection, the Éclair Chair has already garnered recognition in the design world. It has been nominated for the German Design Award in the Excellent Product Design – Furniture category, a distinction that highlights the uniqueness of its design, its manufacturing process, and the use of recycled PETG.

This recognition lends additional legitimacy to a piece that is, after all, very new. The Éclair Chair does more than simply echo the visual language of Soft Serve: it demonstrates that CRÈME ATELIER’s aesthetic can extend to furniture without losing its impact or identity. With its instantly recognizable design, innovative manufacturing, and sculptural presence, it already possesses the qualities of a new signature piece of contemporary design.

Where should you place the Éclair Armchair?

The Éclair Chair is particularly well-suited to spaces where you want to create a strong visual impact. In a living room, it can stand alone as an accent armchair and frame the room around its silhouette. In a bedroom or reading nook, it adds a more graphic and expressive dimension. It also naturally fits into commercial projects where furniture contributes to the space’s identity: hotels, restaurants, lobbies, boutiques, or creative spaces.

Its strength lies precisely in its ability to make a statement without needing to be repeated. A single piece is enough to create a focal point, making it a particularly appealing choice for interiors where each object is selected for its character.

Which Éclair Chair color should you choose?

The choice of color significantly alters the armchair’s personality. Cream emphasizes volume and texture in a soft, almost mineral-like tone. Bubblegum Pink reinforces CRÈME ATELIER’s playful and indulgent spirit. Cherry brings a more intense and theatrical presence. Nori, a Deep Green, offers a more subdued and sophisticated look.

Regardless of the finish chosen, the color highlights the striations of the 3D print and complements the armchair’s fluid lines. The armchair can thus be used as a bold pop of color or as a more understated piece whose impact comes primarily from its form.

Why choose a 3D-printed armchair like the Éclair Chair?

3D printing allows the Éclair Chair to feature continuous, complex curves while minimizing material waste. The layer-by-layer manufacturing process reveals a finely striated surface, crisscrossed by regular lines that follow the armchair’s contours and accentuate its sculptural character. This texture gives the material a graphic and tactile quality, very different from a perfectly smooth plastic surface.

At CRÈME ATELIER, the technical process thus becomes an integral part of the design. The striations reveal the object’s construction and give the armchair an instantly recognizable identity, at the intersection of Sculpture, furniture, and digital fabrication.

With the Éclair Chair, CRÈME ATELIER has created a seat with a strong presence, designed for those seeking more than just a functional armchair. Its sculptural form, its construction from recycled PETG, and its striated surface make it a striking piece capable of single-handedly defining the identity of an interior. A creation that is as much a pleasure to look at as it is to experience.

In detail:

• Variation : Cherry

• Brand : CRÈME ATELIER

• Designer : Crème Atelier

• Type : Armchair

• Colour : Cherry

• Material : 3D-printed recycled PETG

• Dimensions : L 54 x W 86 cm x H 66 cm
• Weight : 11 lb
• Characteristics : Awards: German Design Award, Excellent Product Design, Furniture - Eco-friendly design: 3D-printed from recycled and bio-based materials - Made in Sweden, at the brand’s studio in Stockholm - Ribbed surface - Intended use: indoor