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Papyon from German brand Dedon is an armchair where craftsmanship and form meet at the highest level. Designed by Swiss designer Arnd Küchel, it draws its inspiration from the wings of a butterfly. This can be seen in the highly sculpted back and in the organic weave pattern, which give the armchair a poetic, almost weightless expression.

Every Papyon is hand-woven in Dedon’s proprietary synthetic rattan over a powder-coated aluminium frame. The finely woven surface, with its dense yet airy structure, has a lively feel that only genuine craftsmanship can deliver. The aluminium frame makes the armchair stable and hard-wearing, and the choice of materials makes it as natural on the terrace as in the living room or conservatory.

Together with its seat cushion, Papyon offers soft comfort and support, making it just as suited to a long afternoon with a good book as to company at the evening’s dinner. The armchair is a sculpture you can also sit in, and it commands its space without taking over.

Place it alone as a personal statement, or together with a footstool and a side table for an exclusive lounge. Papyon from Dedon is for those who value design with soul, top-class craftsmanship and furniture built to last for many years.

From the football pitch to the world's leading outdoor furniture brand: DEDON
You could say that the story of Dedon began in a hospital ward in Munich in 1990. It was here that Bobby Dekeyser, the promising young goalkeeper for Bayern Munich, was recovering from a serious blow to the face and decided to give up professional sports and pursue his true dream: ‘I just knew I wanted to be an entrepreneur.’pursue a career in professional sports and instead follow his true dream: ‘I just knew I wanted to be an entrepreneur, so I started Dedon right there in the hospital.’But the road to today was far from clear from Bobby's hospital bed. ‘We had no idea what we were going to sell,’ he admits. ‘The idea was simply to work together with family and friends in a pleasant environment and create beautiful things together.’

A unique DEDON fibre
Hand-woven outdoor furniture, raffia giraffes from Madagascar and an ingenious synthetic fibre – the early days of Dedon were a period of exploration, to say the least. Only the fibre, which Bobby had developed with his uncle Seppi, an expert in plastic extrusion, held any real promise. Smooth, attractive and weather-resistant, it was perfect for outdoor furniture, Bobby thought. But how could he convince the world of this?

Production in Cebu, Philippines
The answer came in 1991. At a trade fair in Cologne, Bobby discovered the perfectly woven rattan furniture of a Filipino entrepreneur from Cebu, Philippines. Six days later, with Dedon fibre slung over his shoulder, Bobby was on a plane to Cebu to meet his new friend. Shortly afterwards, he and his entire family moved to Cebu. When they finally returned home six months later, Dedon was an outdoor furniture company.

Distinctive outdoor furniture from world-renowned designers
The DEDON range includes many unique and innovative outdoor furniture pieces for lounging and patio areas. Dedon is constantly at the forefront of design and has been known for its eye-catching furniture since its inception. The collections include lounge furniture, chairs, stools, dining tables, side tables, dining sets and sofa sets in unique shapes. The designs often attract a lot of attention around the world thanks to talented and world-renowned designers - Philippe Starck and Jean-Marie Massaud are two who deserve a mention.

Now, twenty years later, Bobby runs the world's leading outdoor furniture brand. Dedon is constantly striving to raise the standard of quality and design in outdoor furniture, still with the aim of working in a pleasant environment and creating a vibrant outdoor atmosphere.

Discover Dedons adventurous world of furniture and their collections!

Brand information:

• - Trademark: DEDON GmbH
• - Manufacturer's name: Dedon
• - Manufacturer's postal address: Zeppelinstrasse 22,21337 Lueneburg / Germany
• - Manufacturer's email address: info@dedon.de
• - General information on product safety: www.dedon.de
• - Additional contact information: www.dedon.de