Softly rounded yet visually substantial,
Slide Blos Armchair Polyethylene expresses the more enveloping side of
Slide, where comfort is shaped through generous volume rather than sharp geometry. Designed by
Karim Rashid,
Slide Blos Armchair Polyethylene interprets the contemporary
armchair as a sculptural presence with a smooth, continuous profile that invites use in both residential and contract settings. Made of polyethylene and developed for indoor and outdoor use, it combines material durability with a relaxed visual language suited to terraces, lounges, hotel gardens and curated interiors. The rounded shell supports the body with a balanced distribution of weight, while the seat welcomes a natural posture that feels informal yet composed. In this sense,
armchair and
Karim Rashid find a coherent meeting point in a product that gives softness an architectural dimension.
Rounded form with spatial presence
Within
Slide Furniture,
Slide Blos Armchair Polyethylene stands out for its organic silhouette, which softens the surrounding architecture while preserving a strong design identity. The transition from backrest to seat is fluid and uninterrupted, allowing
Slide Blos Armchair Polyethylene to appear almost carved from a single volume. This visual continuity improves the perception of comfort and makes the piece especially effective in lounge compositions where rhythm and atmosphere are as important as seating performance. Available in various finishes and formats across the family, and in the broad Slide palette, it can support restrained projects as well as more expressive outdoor settings. Here, the value of a sculptural polyethylene seat lies not only in durability, but in the calm confidence with which it occupies space.
Material, versatility and collection logic
Because it is designed for indoor and outdoor use,
Slide Blos Armchair Polyethylene responds well to hospitality and residential projects that require easy maintenance, chromatic consistency and visual immediacy. Polyethylene gives the piece resilience and practical usability, while its smooth volume keeps the image refined and contemporary. As part of the broader
Karim Rashid and Slide design language,
Slide Blos Armchair Polyethylene conveys a sense of fluidity that works particularly well in poolside lounges, covered patios, hotel relaxation areas and large living spaces. The rounded structure helps create softer seating landscapes and can be coordinated with complementary elements to build a more immersive furnishing scheme without visual fragmentation.
Cross-selling for softer lounge settings
To complete the environment around
Slide Blos Armchair Polyethylene, the most consistent cross-sell direction includes
Slide Lighting and
Furnishing Accessories, which reinforce the product’s relaxed yet highly designed character. In outdoor hospitality,
Slide Blos Armchair Polyethylene works well with luminous accents, low tables and decorative pieces that echo its softened profile and help define intimate conversation areas. In residential contexts, it can become a focal lounge seat for terraces, winter gardens or open-plan interiors where practical materials must still convey a premium sensibility. The result is a seating element that does not rely on excess to make an impression: it structures space through softness, clarity and a recognisable contemporary signature.