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Elegance Exemplified: The Ghia 74 Table + Kata Chair From Arper

09.23.24 | By
Elegance Exemplified: The Ghia 74 Table + Kata Chair From Arper

Furniture and homewares staple Arper stuns yet again with their release of two new pieces, the Ghia 74 Table and the Kata Chair. Designed by Altherr Désile Park, expertly wrought forms marry the geometric with the organic.

Founded in 1989, Arper is proud to produce the highest quality products possible, revolving around the concept of wellness. Fully committed to their eco-conscious and community centered ethos, they have excelled in creating thoughtful products that bring people together.

A modern office with a Ghia Desk, red swivel chair, and a geometric mural on the wall. The desk holds a laptop, lamp, and open notebook. Large window reveals a view of a fire escape outside.

A welcome addition to the Ghia Collection, the Ghia 74 table provides custom-level quality and finishes with a multitude of tabletop shapes to choose from. Inspired by the soft, sloping forms that we find within nature, the wooden Ghia Collection is meant to be placed in different configurations, with low, dining, and meeting heights to accommodate any interior’s needs.

A modern office space with a round Ghia Table surrounded by black chairs, large windows showing a view of palm trees, and minimalistic decor with exposed ceiling beams and a potted plant.

Arranged organically, like stones in a river, these pieces elevate the serene aesthetic. Designed either to stand alone or arranged in groups, the Ghia Collection is versatile. The clean lines and smart finishes characteristic to the pieces add a quiet opulence to the scene. Many different finishes are available on the Arper website, with customizable options available as well.

A set of five overlapping, smooth, wooden Ghia tabletops of various sizes and shapes against a plain white background.

A Ghia Table with a flat top and two cylindrical legs, set against a plain white background.

Altherr Désile Park speaks on their work: “We think about furniture as a system of relations. How collections relate to one another, how they relate to architecture, materials, and objects in the space, how they relate to us through the spaces they shape.”

Three Ghia Tables of varying shapes and sizes are placed against a plain white background. The tables have simple, minimalist designs with cylindrical and rectangular legs.

A Kata Chair with an orange cushion is placed next to a small black table set with three wine glasses, a white plate, and cutlery. A green tile backsplash and wooden floor are visible in the background.

The Kata Chair is a delicately rendered piece made from solid oak. The Kata Collection centers around circular design, sustainability considered at every stage of the design process. Indeed, this is the only way to truly ensure that this is legitimately eco-friendly design. As Lance Hosey states in his book The Shape of Green: “Aesthetic attraction is not a superficial concern – it’s an environmental imperative. Beauty could save the planet.”

A black Kata Chair next to a round black table with a glass of water and two white cups on it, all placed in a modern, minimalist interior space.

This collection is characterized by an offset between the back leg and the seat, offering a thoughtful consideration of negative space. The textured back creates the illusion of fine horizontal lines. This is inspired by woven straw furniture, slimming and chic in the black finish shown below.

A Kata Chair with an orange seat cushion next to a round black table set with plates and a napkin. The floor is made of light wood, and a textured green wall is in the background.

Of course, upholstered options are available as well. All colors in the Kata Collection, as well as all pieces within the Arper brand, are derived from nature. Clay, terracotta, ash, and tangerine are all represented here, familiar hues in a reserved palette. Dining and lounge versions add flexibility in design, bringing the Kata Collection with you from dinner to drinks.

Three Kata Chairs of different colors (red, black, and light wood) are arranged in a minimalist setting against a neutral background.

A Kata Chair by Arper with a minimalist design, featuring a flat seat and backrest, and four straight legs.

A Kata Chair by Arper with armrests, featuring orange upholstery on the seat and backrest, is shown against a plain white background.

To learn more about the Ghia 74 Table, Kata Chair, or more from the Arper universe, visit their website here. For more on Altherr Désile Park, click to visit their website here.

Growing up in NYC has given Aria a unique perspective into art + design, constantly striving for new projects to get immersed in. An avid baker, crocheter, and pasta maker, handwork and personal touch is central to what she loves about the built environment. Outside of the city, she enjoys hiking, biking, and learning about space.