Bistra Lounge Chair
Design by AMDL CircleDesigned for GUBI by Michele De Lucchi’s AMDL Circle, Bistra is a sculptural furniture collection that distills the classic bistro chair to its essential form, finding elegance and timelessness in its core structural elements. Comprising a dining armchair, a lounge chair, and a three-legged stool, the collection is rooted in its principal material: steam-bent rattan. Its visual language draws from the idea of organic growth, expressed in the tree-like contours of the legs, arms, and backrest, and echoed in the custom-designed upholstery, which features a botanical motif inspired by a Leonardo da Vinci fresco. Available in three frame colors and multiple upholstery fabrics, Bistra is a versatile seating collection that blends artisanal furniture-making traditions with exquisite contemporary craftsmanship.
Combining flexibility with structural strength, rattan is one of the world’s fastest-growing natural materials. Its durability and lightweight nature make it an ideal choice for crafting sinuous, rounded, visually expressive furniture forms. Like all of GUBI’s rattan designs, Bistra is made from allnatural rattan harvested in Indonesia, the global heartland of rattan production. A transparent, water-based semigloss lacquer protects the material, reduces maintenance, and maximizes lifespan. Cushions are removable for easy replacement or repair.