Hot Mesh Lounge Chair by Blu Dot

Hot Mesh takes its inspiration from the classic café chair designed by Thonet way back in 1859. You may not know it as the Thonet chair (or maybe you do!), but you know the one. We wanted to design a durable, stackable, inexpensive chair that could be used inside and out. The Thonet chairs’ use of two bent pieces of wood to form the seat back is a study in economy. To make our chair affordable, we used a similar strategy and tried to make a sturdy frame from the least amount of material, while also creating a nice silhouette. The last step was choosing the right material to finish the seat and back. Off-the-shelf materials like perforated metal and screen-like materials got the job done but were dull. We fixed that by creating our own pattern and custom perforated steel – turning a hot mess into Hot Mesh. Inspired by hand-woven rattan, we created a bold graphic pattern in punched metal while a simple, stackable tubular frame maintains the clarity of form. The result is friendly on the eyes and the posterior. Pair with the Hot Mesh Ottoman for full heels up comfort. Stackable and suitable for use indoors or out. Also available as a café chair, barstool or counter stool.