Knoll Unveils the Pillo Chair, Designed for Individuals

Summary

• Knoll introduced the Perron Pillo Lounge Chair, designed by Willo Perron.
• Available in fixed and swivel options, the chair is based on the idea of a stack of oversized pillows
• It offers maximum comfort and personalization through various textile choices

Knoll has release the Perron Pillo Lounge Chair, a new addition to the Pillo collection that continues its collaboration with designer and polymath Willo Perron. Building on the immersive experience first offered by the Perron Pillo Sofa, which debuted last fall, the chair offers a fresh interpretation of all-encompassing comfort tailored for individual relaxation.

The chair is offered in two distinct formats: a swivel version with smooth 360-degree rotation, allowing users to shift perspectives with ease, and a fixed version for a more grounded presence. At first glance, the Pillo Lounge Chair resembles a sculptural stack of oversized cushions, yet its construction is carefully engineered to provide ergonomic support and a lounge-like environment. As Perron explains, the design reduces the scale of the sofa while preserving its spirit, ensuring that users remain “fully immersed in the Pillo-ness of the Pillo.”

Customization is central to the chair’s appeal. Knoll offers a wide range of textile options, encouraging customers to tailor the piece to their personal interiors. This flexibility transforms the chair into what Perron describes as a “choose your own adventure experience,” where the simple form becomes a canvas for individual expression. Whether paired with the Pillo Sofa or the Perron Bun Lounge Chair, the new release is designed to complement a variety of spaces, from contemporary living rooms to creative work environments.

Jonathan Olivares, Knoll’s Senior Vice President of Design, emphasized that the Pillo collection is rooted in a single, strong idea: the pillow as a building block. With minimal aesthetic fuss and maximum comfort, the Pillo Lounge Chair embodies Knoll’s tradition of intuitive design while showcasing Perron’s unconventional approach.

Prices rang from $4,895 – $6,495 USD, the Perron Pillo Lounge Chair is available for purchase through Knoll.