Single Sofa

Crown Shell

The essence of this name comes from power and its form, which at the same time provides a feeling of comfort. An identity that comes from the heart of a seashell. With its rotating shape and holding position, it satisfies the users sense of calm, security, harmony and beauty, and values the users feelings. Crown shell is a comfortable and stylish sofa designed with circle black anodized metal and crimson velvet that gives beauty to the space.

Date

2021

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Designer : Hamed Mahzoon crownshell sofa Hamed Mahzoon Design

Can strength become a form of comfort?

Crown Shell explores how a sense of strength and protection can be translated into a comfortable seating experience. Inspired by the enclosing geometry of a seashell, the sofa uses a continuous circular structure to create a visual boundary around the user. Rather than treating structure as something separate from comfort, the design integrates both into a single sculptural form where enclosure becomes part of the experience.

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01 — Inspiration

Crown Shell is inspired by the protective and organic form of a seashell. The shell represents a natural balance between strength and comfort, creating a sense of enclosure, security, and calm. Its curved geometry and layered structure informed the sofa’s enveloping form, while the circular surrounding element interprets the shell’s continuous boundary as an architectural gesture.

02 — Design Concept

The concept of Crown Shell is based on the tension between strength and comfort. A continuous circular element surrounds the upholstered body, creating a distinctive visual boundary while supporting the sofa’s sculptural identity. The relationship between the soft crimson velvet, curved seating form, and black anodized metal ring creates a controlled contrast between softness and structural strength.

03 — Design Process

The design process began with the study of the seashell as both a protective form and a structural system. The curved body was developed to provide an enveloping seating experience, while the surrounding circular element was refined to frame the sofa without visually overwhelming it. Its geometry connects the upper body to the base, creating continuity between structure, support, and form.

04 — Material & Construction

Crown Shell combines crimson velvet upholstery with a circular black anodized metal structure. The contrast between the tactile softness of the fabric and the precise, continuous metal element reinforces the central relationship between comfort and strength. The metal ring extends from the lower base toward the upper body, functioning simultaneously as a structural component and a defining visual element.