The cushions are a combination of old-tech and new-tech. At the bottom of each cushion, is a layer of rubberized horsehair – a classic padding used in many high quality furniture pieces. This produces just the right amount of support – not too hard and not too soft. To that, we have added a top layer of memory foam – a type of polyurethane with increased viscosity (something that increases its density). Memory foam reacts to body heat which allows it to mould itself to the shape of a (warm) body. It virtually lets you “sink in” – supporting your body to provide you with the highest level of comfort.

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The thickness of the seat cushion is 6 cms, the back cushion 4 cms and the head cushion only 2.

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However both the back and head cushions have been ergonomically designed with both lumbar and neck cushions curving out to provide for that extraordinary support. Based on the ergonomics model, we recreated the lumbar support and mapped out the curve to both the back and neck area, creating a grid that we then reproduced virtually in the CAD model.

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This CAD cushions were then - like the mould of the actual shell - milled from a block of polyurethan (or uriol plastics) creating a full real-size version of each of the cushions - something that would be needed to wet-shape the leather to create the distinctive design and profile of the cushions themselves.

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We now knew that the Ballerina Sweetspot lived up to all of the audiophile requirements that we had set – with ingenious solutions and functionality to create the optimal listening chair.

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We also knew that it was a beautiful piece of furniture – with many curves, shapes and forms that just sang like sirens in the night – calling out to be touched. Such a chair demands the highest craftsmanship and best quality leather to complete the ambitions of the intended design.