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Stylish Comfortable Essentials
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We are Afra Furniture, a contract furniture manufacturer that creates stylish comfortable essentials that define hospitality, institutional and public living spaces.
Formerly known as Hermes Supplies, we took the bold move to rebrand the company and launched our first original collection in 2013, in turn aligning our product offering with our corporate vision.
Today, Afra Furniture offers an impressive variety of high quality furniture that will suit the needs and specifications of all designers. We are proud to present you our beautiful and sophisticated 2014 furniture collections.
Welcome to AFRA Furniture
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WELCOME TO AFRA FURNITURE ____________5
AFRA COLLECTIONS ______________________7
AFRA CLASSIC ______________________8 - 13
AFRA MODERN _____________________14 - 17
DANISH COLLECTION _____________________18 - 21
ELEGANCE COLLECTION __________________22 - 27
CONTEMPORARY COLLECTION ____________28 - 33
THEATER COLLECTION ____________________34 - 39
CLIENTS ___________________________________40
AFRA PROJECTS __________________________41
RIALTO THEATER ____________________42 - 47
HAMBAR HOTEL PROJECT ___________48 - 49
ZYARA PROJECT ____________________50 - 51
BRASERO PROJECT _________________52 - 53
LEADING DESIGNERS ______________________54 - 55
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Functional Design
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AFRA COLLECTIONS
Our creations meet expectations... comfort!
Driven by our commitment to functional design, Afra goes beyond aesthetics to deliver a unique seating experience.
We invite you to discover our two new seating essentials: Afra Classic and Afra Modern.
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Functional Design
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AFRA CLASSIC
Laurren
YukoBlack
Yuko
Anna Luna
Black Anna Luna
Made in Montréal
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Elips
Royal
Elips Elips
Royal
Elips
Royal
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Jane
Oval Oval
Jane
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Dakota
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Lio
Luce
Basic
Luce Luce
Basic
Soho
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AFRA CLASSIC
Florence
Nissa
Made in Montréal
Traforata
Lian
Royal
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Douglas DRL
Douglas DLL
Douglas DSL
Douglas DL
Douglas DS
Douglas DLS
Douglas DSS
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Infamy
Infamy L3
Infamy R3
Ann L3
Dima
Infamy stool
Lucia L3
Cali D4
AFRA MODERN
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Infamy C7
Foster
Infamy R1
Foster
Infamy P10
Chicago
Vegas
POLYURETHANE MOULDING
The shape is 100% unalterable and durable.
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Oslo 2 seater Oslo 1 seater
Lucia P2
Lila R14
Lucia C7
Lucia R10
Lucia stool
Lila R6
AFRA MODERN
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Mateo R9
Lila stool
Gio D5
Lila R9
Ann L5
Ann stool
Ria R9
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THE DANISH COLLECTION
Timeless and ergonomic, this collection is in a class of its own. The pure and refined lines of each chair embody distinctiveness.
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THE DANISH COLLECTION
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Functionality & Quality
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THE ELEGANCE COLLECTION
100% Italian, the Elegant Collection features a unique selection of Potocco furniture. Renowned as one of the most influential chair-design companies in the world, Potocco delivers sophistication, elegance and fascination, turning every living space into the perfect setting for human interaction.
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Italian Seating & Living
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THE ELEGANCE COLLECTION
Bolide
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Spring
Stick
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Stick
Curva
Luna
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Sensation
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Diva AI
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THE ELEGANCE COLLECTION
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THE CONTEMPORARY COLLECTION
The perfect mix of tradition and innovation, the Contemporary Collection features Pedrali award-winning pieces. Our collection offers flamboyant and dynamic chair designs created to liven up any room.
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THE CONTEMPORARY COLLECTION
Host lounge
Host lounge
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X-chair and X-stool
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Laminate tops with ABS edge
Arod
Kuadra-XL
Jump
Permanent Base
Mr-Alu
Trilly
Freddy
Ypsilon
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THE THEATRE COLLECTION
The Theatre Collection offers superb quality seating for theatres, auditoriums, conference and sports halls, as well as lecture rooms.
Stol has over 100 years of experience producing chairs for such venues and they are our partner for the entire Theatre Collection.
The theatre chair design is a collaborative process. At Afra Furniture, we understand that the success of a project, including each stage from design to installation, depends on effective and interactive communication between the manufacturer, client and ourselves.
In response to our clients’ needs, each chair is tailored to meet the requirements of designers and architects, and deliver superior acoustic performance. Meeting facility requirements, creating and producing tailored shapes, types and sizes are challenges we thrive on. As a result, we successfully meet and support the architectural vision and investor expectations of all of our projects.
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THE THEATRE COLLECTION
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HER998 ST
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HER995 ST
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OUR CLIENTS
As a trusted partner of numerous world-renowned hotels and restaurants, Afra Furniture produces stylish comfortable essentials that define hospitality and institutional living spaces.
HotelDelta HotelsHiltonHoliday InnHyatt HotelsMarriott Hotels & ResortsNovotelRamadaSheraton Hotels & ResortsWestinHotel le MeridienThe W Hotel
Food & Beverage IndustryBaton RougeBrasero HardiCafé Harley DavidsonHam BarHard Rock CaféLes 3 BrasseursPortovinoVinni GambiniZyara
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AFRA PROJECTS
As a contract furniture manufacturer, Afra Furniture fabricates custom chairs based on designer specifications. Our in-house manufacturing facilities allow us to work hand-in-hand with designers to deliver superb quality furniture that will meet and exceed their requirements and expectations.
In both our products and service, one can quickly recognize our attention to detail, quality and perfection.It’s in everything we do.It’s in everything we touch. It’s what we stand for.
WE ARE AFRA FURNITURE.
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THE RIALTO THEATRE
The Rialto Theatre is one of the most iconic buildings in Montréal.An essential element of the restoration’s mandate was to protect and preserve the unique architecture, graceful proportions and elegant details of the theatre. Afra Furniture was successful in fulfilling this mandate.
The following pages detail the detailed steps Afra took to successfully complete this beautiful project.
OUR MANDATEDesign, produce and install custom theatre chairs.
KEY FEATURES• Custom designed seating to fit the specific shape, size and style of the Rialto Theatre
• Durability
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• Acoustic performance
Designing a theatre chair is a collaborative process. We use the universal language of design to create unique environments that reflect the distinct identity and culture desired by designers.
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THE RIALTO THEATRE
DESIGN FRAMEWORK: Wood inspired features• Wooden back• Wooden backrest• Wooden armrests
1 INSPIRATIONWe proposed different chair models in line with the budget, setting and architectural vision to establish the creative vision of the mandate.
2 FUNCTIONAL DESIGNWe began with two custom-designed chair drawings which complimented both the building and floor plan.
Our chair design evolved toward a more ergonomic shape featuring a backrest suited to the tight space between each row.
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3 3D RENDERSWe proceeded to transform our initial drawings into 3D renders. Two chair-design concepts were presented to the Rialto.
4 LAYOUTWe used three different chair dimensions to create an initial layout optimised to seat 525 persons. All National Building Code requirements were taken into account. Chairs were positioned into cross-sections which left sufficient exit space between each row.
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«The process was perfect from beginning to end. We were looking for something comfortable but with an old world feel. Their advice and counsel was inestimable. They keep us informed throughout the process and adjustments were made along the way. We are thoroughly happy with the result and equally happy with the way the whole process was handled. We highly recommend them!»Ezio Carosielli | Owner
THE RIALTO THEATRE
5 DESIGN DETAILSThe design details were inspired by a custom velvet provided by the Rialto owner. We proposed using both a custom stain finish with PU lacquer to embrace the elegant details of the Rialto’s unique architecture, as well as a highly-resistant fire-retardant German foam. Our proposal included varying foam densities for both the back and seat covers.
6 PROTOTYPEWithin one month of design, we produced the final prototype for approval.
7 CHAIR NUMBERINGWe designed the final layout by numbering chairs on one side of theatre using odd numbers, while numbering chairs on the other side using even numbers, thereby rendering the ushers’ work less confusing.
8 MANUFACTURINGIn collaboration with Stol Kamnik, we completed production within two months. Stol Kamnik brought its 100-year experience in the fabrication of theatre, auditorium and conference chairs to the project.
9 INSTALLATIONAll chairs were assembled and installed in the Rialto Theatre within 7 days.
10 RESULTA unique seating experience that met the requirements and expectations of all stakeholders.
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THE HAMBAR HOTEL PROJECT
The Hambar Restaurant won first prize at the Retail Design Institute Awards for its interior design. Located on the ground floor of the Hotel St. Paul in Old Montréal, clients can sit either at the over-sized communal table in the middle of the restaurant, at the molded wood-slab bar, or on the raised platform along the windows overlooking Place d’Youville. The delicatessen counter is abuzz with frenetic activity as the on-site butcher tries to keep pace with the steady stream of orders.
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«The majestic volume of sparkling surfaces is tempered by masculine tones of leather and walnut dispersed throughout a convivial and always bustling urban scene.»
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THE ZYARA PROJECT
Located in the heart of Quartier DIX30, Zyara offers the best of Lebanese and Mediterranean gastronomy. Upon entering, the outstanding design, lighting effects and mirrors, clever furniture, captivating music and smartly-dressed staff make the experience feel like a vacation. Clients immerse themselves in a warm and colourful environment for a taste of the finest Lebanese traditions.
«The decor looks like something out of a Mediterranean Sex and the City episode, with a lot of colourful accents in a well-thought-out design.»
Carrie Macpherson | Zurbaines.com
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THE BRASERO PROJECT
The Brasero Hardi restaurant, nestled in picturesque Old Montréal, offers a variety of grilled dishes in a trendy and eclectic decor inspired by hotspots in New York. We fabricated custom soft-seating chairs and barstools to evoke a New York Art-Deco style. A personalized stained finish gives the bentwood chairs and barstools a gorgeous antique look and feel.
The tiles and art works add a touch of Art Deco to this new and refreshing environment where people come to meet.
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DESIGNED BY LEADING DESIGNERS,WE BRING PERFECTION TO LIFE.
«Sustainability is at the heart of our work, dictating our choice of raw materials. Our design and production processes use FCS certified wood and include recycling of resources such as discards. We pay particular attention to the products we use and employee working conditions to design and produce products that are durable and Evergreen.»
With over 10 years of experience as a contract design manufacturer and dealer, Afra Furniture is a symbol of high quality European furniture. We have a wide variety of Italian and Danish design furniture that are appropriate for all settings and experiences. Our dedicated detailed oriented team meets the very highest standards of efficiency, quality and customer service. We produce custom- made chairs that fulfill the vision and mandate of any project by relying on our professionalism, expertise and craftsmanship. We listen to and satisfy the creative needs of designers and architects. We also eagerly provide great quality service at the most competitive prices to hospitality, healthcare and contract procurement companies.
Toan Nguyen was born in Paris in 1969 and graduated in Industrial Design at ENSCI-Les Ateliers in Paris in 1995. He gained experience in several design studios in Paris, Barcelona and Milan. Having collaborated with Antonio Citterio for ten years as design director and design partner and signing products for many brands such as B&B Italia, Flos, Fusital, Guzzini, Potocco, Kartell, Skantherm or Vitra, Toan Nguyen founded his own design studio based in Milan in 2008.
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«There is no beauty without functionality: this is, for us at Archirivolto, the most innovative synthesis of design.»
Technology does not exist to create an image, but rather to serve the consumer. To deliver real quality, a good product designer must therefore deliver attraction, utility and comfort. Archirivolto has collaborated with Pedrali, Ligne Roset, Bonaldo, Desalto, Fasem and many others.
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He was also known as the colleague of the famous Hans J. Wegner and Borge Modensen. As they did, he evolvedfrom carpentry to architecte school.
Kofod Larsen was one of the most influential designers at England’s G-Plan furniture maker. Some of his designs influence the minimalist contemporary pieces being designed today.
Shown above: The Elizabeth sofa and chair, 1956.
Claudio Dondoli & Marco Pocci
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The essence of all Werther Toffoloni designs have consistently realized the ideal fusion between the aesthetic and design, which maintain balance in not only in production processes, but also in between uses and the environments for which the products are intended for. This has been the single most dominant ideal of his work since the beginning of his design career. Toffoloni has clearly been influenced
by the theories of Bauhaus and the research of “gute forme”, which were strongly emphasized during his professional training.
Chair – Douglas collection.
Werther Toffoloni
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