he two designers behind Norm Architects have a distinct approach to their work, a method they dub “soft minimalism.” First they take away as many details as they can, then add back just enough to give a design the life it needs. In the case of Embrace, Norm was inspired by the classic wingback. It comprises two discrete shells for the seat and back resting on an exposed wooden base canted at just the right angle for relaxed lounging. Embrace is a scaled-down version of the studio’s statement lounge chair, Enclose, reduced in size to make it a little more versatile in the home. This heirloom-quality piece will serve faithfully for generations. Made in Poland.Modern take on a classic wingback chair.Canted base encourages a relaxed posture.Choose from fabric and leather upholstery.