Furniture
Completed

Federico Floriani

Inspired by the equestrian world and its quiet elegance, HOOF by SĀR translates the sophistication of saddlery into contemporary furniture that celebrates both craft and comfort. Designed by Pascal Hien, HOOF’s tale begins with the precision of saddlery crafted by the skilled labour of artisans in India’s Kanpur, whose leatherwork supplies much of the global equestrian discipline. This centuries-old craft forms the foundational motif of this series, expressed through clean geometry, material honesty, and timeless lifecycles.

The HOOF chair anchors the collection, its curved arms and poised stance recalling the archetypal Ming chair reinterpreted through an Indian lens. Three versions emerge: CANTEL, with a minimal leather backrest for easy maintenance and accessibility; STRAP, a woven iteration inspired by the belts and harnesses of saddlery, paired with a removable cushion in fabric or leather; and SADDLE, the most intimate of the trio, upholstered in supple leather that moulds to the body over time, embracing the sitter with familiar ease.

Extending the family are the TRACK dining table, whose oval wooden band beneath a glass top echoes the loop of a racing track, and a leather-clad RIG WORK DESK, understated yet refined, detailed for daily rituals of focus and care. Crafted from rubber wood or ash wood, each piece balances form with function, tactility with endurance, and timeless forms with contextual relevance. Together, they articulate SĀR’s belief that design’s future lies not in choosing between craft and industry, but in letting them move in rhythm.

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Federico Floriani