Ini Archibong's 'Below The Heaven's' Part II Collection for Sé Launched at Milan Design Week
In April 2019, at Salone del Mobile, European furniture brand Sé launched the highly-anticipated sequel to Collection IV: 'Below The Heavens' by Ini Archibong. Returning to the iconic Rossana Orlandi Gallery, where the first part of the collection was launched to critical acclaim last year, the new additions by the Swiss-based designer complete the 22-piece collection for Sé.
The name 'Below The Heavens' makes reference to Archibong's inspiration for both parts of the Collection: the eternal interplay between heaven and earth, and if Part I was celestial and sky-gazing, then PartII is more terrestrial and monumental. “Here, I. was particularly inspired by. the monolithic shapes of standing stones,”says Archibong. “The new part of the collection builds upon this theme.”
Archibong’s new pieces are statuesque and mature, achieving a harmonious balance alongside the exuberance of Part I. They also build upon Archibong and Sé’s shared fascination for materials, seeing the introduction of new wood finishes alongside bespoke crystal colours.
The pieces in ‘Below The Heavens’ sequel include additions to Archibong’s 'Atlas' furniture family, including the dramatic 'Atlas Dining Chair', referencing the bearer of the celestial sphere and an essay on weight and weightlessness. There is also a new curvaceous Oshun sofa that offers a heavenly landing on earth.