A Dance in Wood: The New Degas Chair by Fabricio Ronca

There are chairs you sit on, and then there are chairs that invite you to linger. The new Degas chair, designed by Fabricio Ronca, belongs unapologetically to the latter. Inspired by the timeless works of French artist Edgar Degas, famed for his ethereal ballerinas and intimate glimpses of Parisian café life, this piece It’s a quiet tribute to movement, balance, and the poetry of craft.

At first glance, the Degas chair feels like an elegant sketch brought to life. Its silhouette flows gracefully, echoing the fluidity of a dancer in mid-pirouette. The backrest curves gently, embracing the sitter with a softness that belies its sturdy solid wood frame. Look closer, and you’ll notice the subtle detailing on the legs and back, a nod to the fine brushstrokes that gave Degas’s paintings their enduring allure.

Ronca’s design sensibility is clear: he has an artist’s respect for material and a designer’s eye for proportion. Each chair is handcrafted from carefully selected wood, giving it a warm, organic presence. The upholstery, offered in a thoughtful palette of premium fabrics and supple leathers, adds a layer of tactile luxury that completes the experience.

But what makes the Degas chair truly special is how it feels. Sink into it at the end of a long day, or settle in for a lingering dinner, its proportions are carefully balanced for comfort and support, encouraging you to stay a while. In a world of fleeting trends, it offers a reassuring sense of permanence.

Equally at home pulled up to a grand dining table or standing alone as an accent piece in a quiet corner, the Degas chair is a reminder that functional objects can — and should — stir the soul. It’s a piece that asks us to slow down and savor the moments in between: the laughter shared over wine, the warmth of conversation, the stillness of an afternoon spent with a book.

At its heart, the Degas chair is exactly what good design should be, an everyday companion that feels anything but ordinary. A little bit Parisian café, a little bit timeless atelier, it brings a note of quiet sophistication wherever it goes.

So next time you find yourself sinking into a well-made chair, spare a thought for the art that lives in its curves. With the Degas chair, Fabricio Ronca reminds us that the beauty of movement can live on, not just on a canvas, but in the simple act of sitting still.