Passionate street furniture manufacturer, AREA puts innovation first, always focused on offering better public spaces. The company is absolutely convinced that the only prevailing social network is Human. Therefore the mission is clear : bringing a smile to every end user. One important step was introducing the lounge chair in public spaces. Today AREA has a range of 6 individual lounge chairs and has added 6 more models in large-size for a XXL conviviality.

Clear evocation of garden furniture : 20 years ago the introduction of the lounge chair into public spaces was revolutionary. It was not longer about having a break but also having a rest in the city. Lounge chairs go even beyond, they constitute a new option for citizens : chilling out in the city for a few minutes or a few hours using a piece of furniture that is confortable, stylish and resistant. We had the opportunity to observe that this piece of fourniture connects people and creates spontanious and fleeting micro-communities.

The creation of a large size lounge chair is a small revolution regarding public spaces design possibilities. It is also the answer to the end user’s desire to find an appropriate space and therefore spend more « quality » time in the city. The covid crisis has made this trend even more significant. People are sociable and it is no suprise to see them express the need to get ouside again and share. « The xxl furniture generates contacts and social bonds. Lost and alone in the city? Stop, sit down on one of our pieces of furniture and let a fellow citizen or passer-by guide you and engage you in conversation,» explains Laure Boudou, owner and manager of Aréa.