Carlo Aiello's stunning Parabola Chair is inspired by mathematics

In an effort to calibrate the surfaces of his Parabola Chair to the human body, New-York-based designer, Carlo Aiello used mathematics and the strong structural characteristics of hyperbolic paraboloids. The result is a stunning seat that won a 2014 Red

Parabola Chair Carlo Aiello

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In an effort to calibrate the surfaces of his Parabola Chair to the human body, New-York-based designer, Carlo Aiello used mathematics and the strong structural characteristics of hyperbolic paraboloids. The result is a stunning seat that won a 2014 Red Dot Design Award.

The chair is part of Aiello's furniture brand ENSSO; established last year in Los Angeles.

Parabola Chair Carlo Aiello

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The chair is part of Aiello's furniture brand ENSSO; established last year in Los Angeles.

It is the result of a two-year-long research and development process.

Parabola Chair Carlo Aiello

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It is the result of a two-year-long research and development process.

The frame is made from stainless steel and is 35 inches wide, 40 inches long and 37 inches high.

Parabola Chair Carlo Aiello

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The frame is made from stainless steel and is 35 inches wide, 40 inches long and 37 inches high.

The seat height is 17 inches and features fabric cushions made from a combination of nylon and wool.

Parabola Chair Carlo Aiello

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The seat height is 17 inches and features fabric cushions made from a combination of nylon and wool.

The cushions are evocative of traditional hand-woven textiles.

Parabola Chair Carlo Aiello

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The cushions are evocative of traditional hand-woven textiles.

They are optional and come in Aegean blue, onyx black, lemon chartreuse, and crimson red.

Parabola Chair Carlo Aiello

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They are optional and come in Aegean blue, onyx black, lemon chartreuse, and crimson red.

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