Interface’s Cupcake armchair brings delicious softness and a touch of playfulness to the decor. Designed by Aino Michelsen, the fully upholstered lounge chair with a swivel base is invitingly plush but compact in size, making it easy to place even in a smaller apartment. The nest-shaped seat features a small back cushion for extra comfort and support. The beautiful, uncomplicated design of the charming Cupcake armchair fits into a wide range of interiors, both at home and in public spaces. The Cupcake armchair is made in Heinola, Finland.
Cupcake armchair, light grey Moby 05
Interface
Details
- Colour
- Light gray
- Width
- 30.31 in (77 cm)
Designer
Aino Michelsen is a Finnish designer whose interest in materials and details is evident in all her work. Michelsen graduated with a Master of Arts from the Royal Academy of Arts in Copenhagen in 2017 and has since set up her own design studio in Helsinki.
Aino Michelsen has also worked for Finnish furniture manufacturer Interface as a furniture designer, and her work, such as the Bug lounge chair and the Bebé sofa, serve as stellar examples of Michelsen’s ability to create unforgettable designs without sacrificing practicality.
View all productsSustainability
The Product Sustainability Framework, our criteria of sustainable design, helps you find the most sustainable products in our selection. Read below which sustainability criteria this product has met.
Working conditions & labour 7/9
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Equal opportunities for all employees
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Commitment to UN Global Compact, fair compensation for all employees
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Corporate responsibility requirements defined and communicated for suppliers
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Systematic work for improved inclusion and well-being in the workplace
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Transparent supply chain
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Suppliers' compliance to a code of conduct ensured
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Compliance to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights ensured in the supply chain
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Direct suppliers audited and certified
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Support for community involvement in the supply chain
Eco-friendly production 8/9
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Fair and resource-wise water-use in production
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No incineration or landfilling of returned items
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No use of endangered species as materials
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No direct environmental emissions or waste (excl. GHGs) from production
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The sustainability of direct suppliers' production is addressed and monitored
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Production and material sourcing that respect biodiversity, animal rights, and natural ecosystems
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Material-efficient and ecological packaging
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No potentially harmful chemicals used in own production
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Positive impact on nature’s well-being through operations that regenerate natural ecosystems
Climate impact 6/8
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Company's direct greenhouse gas emissions identified and commitment to reduction
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Product's carbon impact identified and commitment to reduction
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Guidance on energy- and eco-efficient use of the product
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Contribution to climate initiatives beyond the brand’s direct operations
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Low-carbon or compensated transportation
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100 % renewable energy in own production and operations
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Carbon footprint of the product calculated and goals set to reduce it
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Carbon neutral or carbon negative product
Sustainable materials 5/6
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Sustainable and long-lasting material choices
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No harmful or hazardous substances
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Responsible raw material sourcing and production
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Materials suited for circularity: monomaterials, recyclable finishings, renewable or recycled contents etc.
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Ecological materials: natural, biodegradable, recyclable or recycled contents
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Outstanding materials in terms of innovativeness, responsibility, sustainability and circularity: local production or sourcing, 100 % recycled content, C2C-certification etc.
Circular design 4/5
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High aesthetic quality promoting long-term use of the product
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Technically durable product design and material choices
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Design for enduring life-long quality
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Design and support for product maintenance, repair and upgradability
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Innovative circular design solutions: circular service system, resale platform, remanufacturing, collection of used products, etc.