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Will enthuses.“ In 2021, we introduced the Motion Lounger to our portfolio – a UK first. This was a shift towards a simpler mechanized sofa, which solely involves raising and lowering a kickboard behind the users’ legs to give a built-in, elevated footrest. Its simplicity is its superpower, as it attracts a customer who doesn’ t necessarily want all the bells and whistles, and the obviously visible controls and mechanics.
“ Our Cloud Zero recliners were also a first for Ashwood, which give a full reclining footrest, seat, and back, but with an elevated full-resting position to promote better posture and circulation. More recently, we introduced our Otis range, which has become one of our leading collections. Otis features a full Cloud Zero recliner mechanism, but also incorporates a power telescopic headrest, giving the user complete flexibility and control of the
seating, reclining, and resting position. It’ s a fabulous product!”
For Ashwood, developing motion furniture goes beyond the mechanism itself, with comfort remaining at the heart of every design. From the simplicity of the Motion Lounger through to the versatility of Otis, each innovation has required close collaboration with mechanism and foam specialists, alongside extensive development to ensure the technology is seamlessly integrated without compromising comfort.
“ In terms of research and development, we work closely with leading global mechanism producers to ensure we are at the forefront of new options for motion. The mechanism in many ways is the easy part; we just have to make it fit,” Will explains.“ We will make several iterations around a new mech to ensure we are satisfied it shares the comfort we are renowned for. Otis is the perfect
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