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The family-owned company has released the Gomo armchair, realised by Portuguese-born, Copenhagen-based designer Hugo Passos, and created with circular comfort in mind

Designed in collaboration with Hugo Passos, who creates everyday objects and furniture from his studio in Copenhagen, the Gomo armchair by Fredericia reimagines heritage craft with a modern twist.

Blending the comfort of residential furniture with contract-grade durability, the chair features a removable cover that extends its lifespan well beyond typical industry standards.

The Gomo armchair embodies Fredericia’s Circular by Design ethos, which ensures new furniture is only introduced into the collection if it has been designed with its environmental impact in mind.

While many office chairs rely on bulky, rigid designs, the Gomo armchair offers a more compact and comfortable alternative.

‘We wanted Gomo to feel open and inviting, something you want to sit in and linger in, without compromising durability,’ says Rasmus Graversen, CEO and third-generation member of the family behind Fredericia.

Whether placed in a meeting room, lounge or coworking space, it adapts effortlessly to the demands of modern working life.

‘In terms of design thinking, Hugo has managed to incorporate a dash of inviting informality into what can usually be a rather stiff, technical and serious typology,’ he continues.

Graversen goes on to explain how the open-arm design encourages freedom of movement, allowing both the sitter and the conversation to take centre stage.

‘The chair remains full of curvature and energy, which is central to its design, combining comfort, character and contract-grade performance in one cohesive piece.’

Upholstered in a removable textile or leather cover secured with Velcro, the Gomo armchair is available with three base options: solid wood, steel tube, or a swivel base.

‘Versatility is what allows furniture to remain functional and relevant over time,’ adds Graversen. ‘Our Gomo armchair fits the way people truly live and work because it balances the functional needs of a task chair with the aesthetic clarity and craftsmanship expected in residential furniture.’

Its frame features a core of moulded recycled polypropylene, while the seat incorporates a plywood core, demonstrating Fredericia’s commitment to durability and working with sustainable materials.

‘Furniture must do more than look good; it must perform and respond to how we live and work today,’ concludes Graversen. ‘Here, adaptability is increasingly essential. Single-use furniture suits an old-fashioned industrial mindset, but in the hybrid workplaces of today, tasks and technology change constantly. The task is to make a chair that can do its job in many different settings and environments.’

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Photography courtesy of Fredericia