Airport | Dining Car

The Airport collection, designed by internationally renowned designer Nicholas Thomkins, is made of extruded bent T-profile and corrugated sheet metal (CSM) used by the Junkers Airplane Company in Dessau as the most suitable material for building the first and largest and most famous fleet of commercial aircraft. Corrugated sheet metal (CSM) made of steel or aluminum is known and mass-produced worldwide to clad walls and roofs of all kinds of domestic or commercial buildings. Corrugated panel in various proportions is synonymous with longevity and with an aesthetic appearance that never grows old, the most versatile and widely used corrugated panel with unlimited applications. This typical corrugated design is now also used to produce high-quality travel luggage. A collection suitable for both indoor and outdoor use and considered the benchmark of the new design trend in the furniture industry thanks to the application of the corrugated aluminum sheets inserted without any visible anchoring element, declined in a skillful and refined way that has attracted attention and decreed its success internationally. All made even more perfect, in terms of comfort and design, by the clean lines and embroidery of the upholstery that follow the corrugated style. The seat panel is also made of textilene, and the removable cushions with wavy stitching promote breathability for maximum relaxation and comfort.

NICOLAS THOMKINS, born in Switzerland and living in Germany, has a very large knowledge background and a strong sense of humour. He joined the Higold design team in 2014 and has completed several original designs. Among others, the Airport collection, which can be applied in both indoor and outdoor areas, has been considered the benchmark of new design trend in the furniture industry. The first application of corrugated aluminium sheets on furniture has attracted eyes and good compliments from abroad and at home.
He focuses on product details and user experience by applying ergonomics in product design. His design is a plea to nature, fulfils a positive spirit, and incorporates his understanding of life and the pursuit of health. He dares to break the rules and touch the soul. His works continue to lead the creative trend in the outdoor furniture industry. Nicolas’ Yin Yang chair, a fusion of Chinese and Western culture, successfully caught people’s attention and stood out among all the entries, winning the best of the best Red Dot Award, one of the top design awards in the world.