Product Description: Thomas Pheasant is drawn not just to classical design, but also to the many turns in its development. After the French Revolution, the curved back directoire chair spoke the language of popular optimism, reinvented itself with an elitist accent during the height of Art Deco luxury, and now draws runway whispers in a leaner and more modern rendition pushing the limits of the silhouette. The Shell refers to the way the back envelopes the seat. Having reduced the form to its essence, the designer then adds a single rich detail - a cast Bronze ribbon pull with an organic texture and a polished interior. The Shell has a flaring, wing-like arm deeply scalloped from the back. More refined than modern, the Shell is proof that elegance and comfort need not compete.