Copenhagen-based Cecilie Manz teams up with the historic Fritz Hansen to introduce the Monolit, a statement lounge chair with storage.

Founded in Denmark over 150 years ago, Fritz Hansen is synonymous with the best of Nordic design. They are well-known for their collaborations with designers such as Arne Jacobsen, Poul Kjærholm, and Hans J. Wegner, titans within their own right. The embracing of design culture and collaboration, truly leaning in to what cutting edge technology through the scope of our best minds has to offer. This time, they’ve partnered with Copenhagen-based designer Cecilie Manz to create Monolit, an elegant yet welcoming dining and lounge chair.

This elevated design features a fully upholstered, veneer and steel construction. Formed of enveloping planes, the seat invites for a comforting respite, while underneath can act as temporary storage. This is especially helpful in lounges and restaurants, most of us carrying many essential items with us throughout the day.
A sculptural, solid design, the inviting tilt of the front angle welcomes the user, holding them in a soft, luxurious seat. The fully upholstered body features leather piping, which can be customized upon request. It captures the beauty of the fabric it happens to be adorned with, in a form that is immediately modern. Sensitivity to proportion is exemplified here, elegance apparent in any hue.

Feeling as natural in a dining room as a lounge, these chairs embody what Fritz Ha...