Gubi’s Pacha Outdoor armchair draws inspiration from the design conceived by the legendary French designer Pierre Paulin in 1975, at a time when contemporary tastes were moving away from post-war austerity to embrace a softer, more dynamic and informal way of life. Paulin envisioned a seat that celebrated roundness and comfort, anticipating a formal language destined to become iconic and instantly recognisable.
Soft, enveloping and generously padded, the armchair stands out for its rounded forms, which lend it a spontaneous elegance and a sculptural presence. The seat and backrest, both wide and rounded, interact with the slender metal base that lifts the armchair lightly off the ground, creating a visual balance between volume and suspension. With designs such as this, Paulin was a pioneer of low-level living, a new way of living that brought the body closer to the ground and freed seating from traditional legs.
In the version with armrests, the Gubi Pacha armchair reveals an even softer and more enveloping character: the armrests embrace the seat and fit naturally between the seat and backrest, enhancing the feeling of comfort and transforming the armchair into a true haven of softness.
Thanks to its harmonious proportions, slightly raised base and inward-sloping stitching that shapes the upholstery like a tailored suit, the Gubi Pacha Outdoor armchair becomes an icon of contemporary comfort even in outdoor spaces. Its sinuous, organic forms naturally cradle the body, offering a soft, enveloping and deeply relaxing seating experience, perfect for enjoying the outdoors with the same elegance as your living room.
