Available in two versions — one in full-grain natural leather, the other in deep black — this chaise longue invites the body to rest while elevating the aesthetic language of the space around it.
De Padova
LL04
Maarten Van Severen’s chaise longue is a study in essential form — a piece that merges the disciplined clarity of Nordic minimalism with the warmth and craftsmanship of Italian tradition. Defined by its pure lines and ergonomic contour, it offers a visual lightness that enhances both modern and classic interiors.
While the silhouette remains minimal, the details are richly expressive: hand-stitched leather, carefully tensioned, and fastened with visible stainless steel screws that celebrate the honesty of construction. This contrast between precision and tactility lends the piece a quietly confident presence.
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Meet the designer
Maarten Van Severen
Belgian designer Maarten Van Severen (1956–2005), son of the abstract painter Dan Van Severen, studied architecture at the Saint-Lucas Institute in Ghent. In 1985, he established his own workshop dedicated to furniture and interior design.
Among his notable collaborations are interiors for the Villa Dall’Ava (1991) in Paris and the Lemoine House (1999) in Floirac, both commissioned by the Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) under Rem Koolhaas.
Van Severen also maintained a close partnership with Swiss company Vitra, which has produced his iconic .03 chair since 1998. His final major works include the design of public spaces for the Van Abbemuseum (2001) in Eindhoven and the kitchen pavilion for the Boxy brothers in Deurle (2005).
Maarten Van Severen Chaise Longue: minimalist lines, artisanal precision.
A minimal chaise longue by Maarten Van Severen, crafted in full-grain or black hand-stitched leather — where Nordic restraint meets Italian detail.
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