EP2096960A1 - An article of furniture - Google Patents

An article of furniture

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Publication number
EP2096960A1
EP2096960A1 EP07747722A EP07747722A EP2096960A1 EP 2096960 A1 EP2096960 A1 EP 2096960A1 EP 07747722 A EP07747722 A EP 07747722A EP 07747722 A EP07747722 A EP 07747722A EP 2096960 A1 EP2096960 A1 EP 2096960A1
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Prior art keywords
frame members
casing member
furniture
article
spaced portions
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German (de)
French (fr)
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EP2096960A4 (en
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Nicolas Thomkins
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Lampert Herve Jean Paul
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Lampert Herve Jean Paul
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B12/00—Jointing of furniture or the like, e.g. hidden from exterior
    • F16B12/40—Joints for furniture tubing
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C5/00—Chairs of special materials
    • A47C5/02—Chairs of special materials of woven material, e.g. basket chairs
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B2220/00—General furniture construction, e.g. fittings
    • A47B2220/008—General furniture construction, e.g. fittings characterised by materials
    • A47B2220/0088—Furniture made of bamboo or rattan

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  • the present invention relates in general to articles of furniture, but more particularly to an article of furniture provided with a partially contoured casing member to provide, form and create a true body and contour on the article of furniture.
  • articles of furniture of the type which are generally formed by frame members and weaving works as applied thereon are flat, linear or angular in there general shape and appearance in that they do not define, form and create a true body and contour, true protruding portions or a silhouette effect or the desired irregularly three dimensional shape on the said prior art articles of furniture as brought about by the frame structure and arrangements thereof.
  • Attempts to achieve the above technical effects on prior existing and conventional articles of furniture of this type were made by bending or twisting the frames as seen in various article of furniture.
  • Figures 1 to 4 show conventional furniture of the type where frames and weaving works are used to form the general structure and shape thereof.
  • Figure 1 and 2 show a typically weaved chair “A” where the weaving work “a” is applied between frames “b", “c” and “d”. To compensate for the linear and flat general appearance of the chair “A”, the frames “c” and w d” are bended to form a contour and body.
  • figures 3 and 4 show another conventional typically weaved stool “B” formed by frames “e” and substantially bended vertical frames “f”. Weaving work X ⁇ g" is applied between the frames “e” and “f” and with the "f” substantially bended outwardly.
  • an article of furniture comprising a furniture body being internally supported by a plurality of interconnected frame members defining spaced portions formed between said frame members; a rigid casing member being provided to partially cover said furniture body, said rigid casing member being secured to said frame members and protruding over said frame members and said spaced portions, said casing member defining partially, the profile, contour and external shape of said furniture body in a manner that is independent and different from the profile, contour and shape initially defined by said frame members and spaced portions; means to secure said casing member to said frame members; at least a first weaving work being provided over and secured to the external surface of said casing member to cover and define the outer texture to said casing member; and a second weaving work being provided over frame members and spaced portions which are exposed and not covered by said casing member.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective showing a prior art relating to the present invention
  • Figure 2 is a top view of yet another prior art relating to the present invention
  • Figure 3 is a perspective still showing another prior art relating to the present invention
  • Figure 4 is a sectional view taken along line A-A of Figure 3;
  • Figure 5 is a front perspective view of an article of furniture in accordance with the present invention.
  • Figure 6 is a top view thereof;
  • Figure 7 is a bottom view thereof;
  • Figure 8 is a perspective view of the present invention for an article of furniture showing the furniture body defined by interconnected frame members;
  • Figure 9 is a perspective view thereof showing the casing member partially secured to the furniture body
  • Figure 10 is a perspective view thereof showing the wicker works being provided on the furniture body
  • Figure 11 is a top view of the present invention for an article of furniture with respect to figure 8 showing the furniture body defined by interconnected frame members;
  • Figure 12 is a top view thereof showing the casing member partially secured on the frame members of the furniture body;
  • Figure 13 is a top view thereof showing the wicker works being provided on the furniture body;
  • Figure 14 is a rear view of the present invention for an article of furniture with respect to figure 10 showing the furniture body defined by interconnected frame members;
  • Figure 15 is a rear view thereof showing the casing member partially secured to the furniture body;
  • Figure 16 is a rear view thereof showing the wicker works being provided on the furniture body;
  • Figure 17 is a right side view of the present invention for an article of furniture with respect to figure 14 showing the furniture body defined by interconnected frame members;
  • Figure 18 is a right side view thereof showing the casing member partially secured to the furniture body
  • Figure 19 is a right side view thereof showing the wicker works being provided on the furniture body
  • Figure 20 is a left side view of the present invention for an article of furniture with respect to figure 14 showing the furniture body defined by interconnected frame members;
  • Figure 21 is a left side view thereof showing the casing member partially secured to the furniture body;
  • Figure 22 is a left side view thereof showing the wicker works being provided on the furniture body
  • Figure 23 to 26 show how the casing member is secured to the frame members.
  • Figure 27 show how the weaving strips are secured to the casing member.
  • Figures 5 to 7 show different views of the present invention for the article of furniture 10.
  • the herein article of furniture 10 will particularly refer, by way of example, to a lounge chair-type of furniture as shown in the drawings .
  • other types of furniture with varied shapes other than that of the lounge chair presented herein as an example may be made and constructed in the practice of the present invention and the inventive concept thereof may be extended to articles of furniture scope of the appended claims.
  • article of furniture 10 as constructed in accordance with the present invention generally comprises of an irregularly shaped furniture body 11 simulating the general contour of a lounge chair, and a plurality of spaced apart corresponding casters "C" supported at the lower peripheral portion of the furniture body 11.
  • the furniture body 11 has an open bottom portion "0" and is further provided with weaving works "W” enclosing the entire upper portion 11a and seat rest 11a', back rest portion lib, abbreviated arm rest lie and lower front portion Hd thereof .
  • furniture body 11 is internally supported by a plurality of interconnected frame members 12.
  • furniture body 11 comprises of a plurality of interconnected frame member 12 defining spaced portions "S" formed between the frame members 12.
  • the interconnected frame members 12 further define the initial shape of furniture body 11.
  • Each of the spaced portions "S” are shaped irregularly following the contour of the lounge chair. For example, shape “Sl” varies in shape from spaced portion "S2" and so forth to define varied contour portions on the lounge chair .
  • Frames members 12 are defined by generally curved frame members 12a, vertical frame members 12b, horizontal frame members 12c and a circular frame member 12d which serves as the seat rest of the lounge chair.
  • a supporting rail 13 is provided within the furniture body and extends between two opposed frame members 12e and 12f to provide rigid support to the backrest lib and further define an internal shape thereon .
  • a contoured rigid casing member 14 is provided at the lower front portion of furniture body 11 defining the lower front portion Hd of furniture body 11 and extends between curved frame members 12a' and 12a".
  • the rigid casing member 14 may be contoured outwardly or inwardly with respect to the furniture body 11.
  • the casing member 14 is secured between at least a spaced portions "S" formed by frame members 12 to define partially, the profile, contour and external shape of the furniture body 11 in a manner that is independent and different from the profile, contour and shape initially defined by the frame members 12 and spaced portions "S".
  • the rigid casing member 14 is preferably made of fiberglass material and is secured on the frame members 12 by means of conventional attaching devices such as nails, tacks and the like. Furthermore, the rigid casing member 14 has an inwardly or outwardly contour shape which defines and establishes the shape that is independent and different from the profile, contour and shape initially defined by the frame members 12 and spaced portions "S".
  • a weaving works "W” is provided and secured thereon.
  • at least a first weaving work “Wl” and second weaving work “W2” are provided and secured on the surface 14a of the rigid casing member 14 and in-between the spaced portions “S” (see figure 13) to form a weaved covering on the furniture body 11.
  • the weaving strips "15" are weaved on the surface of the casing member 14 preferably using the supporting rail 13 as a base support for turning into different directions as the same are weaved across the surface of the casing member 14.
  • FIGs 11 to 13 show a top view of the furniture body 11 with respect to figure 8 of the drawings.
  • the weaving works “Wl” and “W2” are formed using similar weaving patterns.
  • different weaving patterns may be applied to weaving works “Wl” and “W2”.
  • Weaving works “Wl” and “W2” may be weaved to the casing member 14 and over frame members and spaced portions which are exposed and not covered by said casing member 14.
  • weaving works Wl and W2 may have different or similar weaving patterns to obtain a desired visual effect in the over all appearance of the article of furniture 10.
  • various colors may be applied on the weaving materials to be use in the weaving works.
  • Figures 14 to 16 show rear views of the furniture body 11. And figures 17 to 19 and 20 to 22 show right and left side views respectively. The views were provided to extensively shown in detail features of the lounge chair.
  • frames 12, which are preferably made of metal materials are interconnected by conventional means such as welding or riveting.
  • the rigid casing member 14 is then prepared, preferably subjected to grinding to smoothen out the surfaces thereof, painted, and then cut to the desired contour that will give the technical effect of creating body to the article of furniture in accordance with the concept of the present invention.
  • the casing member 14 which is cut to the shape and dimension of the portion area of the article of furniture 10 where it will be secured is provided with a drilled hole 15 using a driller device "D". Rivets 16 are then provided using a riveting device "E" to secure the casing member 14 to the metal frame members 12 as shown in Figure 26.
  • the weaving strip 15 of weaving work "Wl” (i.e., first and second weaving works Wl and W2) as applied over the surface of the casing member 14 is preferably secured on the casing member 14 by using nails or tacks "T" as shown figure 27.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to an article of furniture comprising a furniture body being internally supported by a plurality of interconnected frame members defining spaced portions formed between said frame members, a rigid casing member being provided to partially cover said furniture body, said rigid casing member being secured to said frame members and protruding over said frame members and said spaced portions, said casing member defining partially, the profile, contour and external shape of said furniture body in a manner that is independent and different from the profile, contour and shape initially defined by said frame members and spaced portions, means to secure said casing member to said frame members, at least a first weaving work being provided over and secured to the external surface of said casing member to cover and define the outer texture to said casing member; and a second weaving work being provided over frame members and spaced portions which are exposed and not covered by said casing member.

Description

S P E C I F I C A T I O N
AN ARTICLE OF FURNITURE
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates in general to articles of furniture, but more particularly to an article of furniture provided with a partially contoured casing member to provide, form and create a true body and contour on the article of furniture.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Heretofore, articles of furniture of the type which are generally formed by frame members and weaving works as applied thereon are flat, linear or angular in there general shape and appearance in that they do not define, form and create a true body and contour, true protruding portions or a silhouette effect or the desired irregularly three dimensional shape on the said prior art articles of furniture as brought about by the frame structure and arrangements thereof. Attempts to achieve the above technical effects on prior existing and conventional articles of furniture of this type were made by bending or twisting the frames as seen in various article of furniture.
The prior art shall now be explained by way of illustration as shown in figures 1 to 4 of the drawings .
Figures 1 to 4 show conventional furniture of the type where frames and weaving works are used to form the general structure and shape thereof. Figure 1 and 2 show a typically weaved chair "A" where the weaving work "a" is applied between frames "b", "c" and "d". To compensate for the linear and flat general appearance of the chair "A", the frames "c" and wd" are bended to form a contour and body. Similarly, figures 3 and 4 show another conventional typically weaved stool "B" formed by frames "e" and substantially bended vertical frames "f". Weaving work Xλg" is applied between the frames "e" and "f" and with the "f" substantially bended outwardly. The bending of the frames, particularly frames λVc" and Nxd" of prior art "A" and frame "f" of prior art "B" are made to simulate an irregular shape and try to create body, silhouette and contour to the over all appearance of the article of furniture.
However, such bending or twisting of the frames of the aforementioned prior art examples do not define, form and create a true body and contour, true protruding portions or a silhouette effect or the desired irregularly three dimensional shape on the article of furniture. The bending or twisting of frames and the subsequent application weaving works in-between bended or twisted frames do not solve the technical problem of providing a true body and contour, a silhouette effect or the desired irregularly three dimensional shape on the article of furniture. Instead a linear or angular and flat appearance or contour of the article of furniture is still maintained.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
To overcome the aforementioned technical problem of existing article of furniture as previously discussed, it is the main object of the present invention to provide for an article of furniture comprising a furniture body being internally supported by a plurality of interconnected frame members defining spaced portions formed between said frame members; a rigid casing member being provided to partially cover said furniture body, said rigid casing member being secured to said frame members and protruding over said frame members and said spaced portions, said casing member defining partially, the profile, contour and external shape of said furniture body in a manner that is independent and different from the profile, contour and shape initially defined by said frame members and spaced portions; means to secure said casing member to said frame members; at least a first weaving work being provided over and secured to the external surface of said casing member to cover and define the outer texture to said casing member; and a second weaving work being provided over frame members and spaced portions which are exposed and not covered by said casing member.
Another object of the present invention having casing member secured on article furniture to further rigidity to the whole furniture structure. These and other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent upon a reading of the ensuing detailed description taken in conjunction with the appended drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 is a perspective showing a prior art relating to the present invention; Figure 2 is a top view of yet another prior art relating to the present invention;
Figure 3 is a perspective still showing another prior art relating to the present invention; Figure 4 is a sectional view taken along line A-A of Figure 3;
Figure 5 is a front perspective view of an article of furniture in accordance with the present invention;
Figure 6 is a top view thereof; Figure 7 is a bottom view thereof;
Figure 8 is a perspective view of the present invention for an article of furniture showing the furniture body defined by interconnected frame members;
Figure 9 is a perspective view thereof showing the casing member partially secured to the furniture body;
Figure 10 is a perspective view thereof showing the wicker works being provided on the furniture body;
Figure 11 is a top view of the present invention for an article of furniture with respect to figure 8 showing the furniture body defined by interconnected frame members;
Figure 12 is a top view thereof showing the casing member partially secured on the frame members of the furniture body; Figure 13 is a top view thereof showing the wicker works being provided on the furniture body;
Figure 14 is a rear view of the present invention for an article of furniture with respect to figure 10 showing the furniture body defined by interconnected frame members;
Figure 15 is a rear view thereof showing the casing member partially secured to the furniture body; Figure 16 is a rear view thereof showing the wicker works being provided on the furniture body;
Figure 17 is a right side view of the present invention for an article of furniture with respect to figure 14 showing the furniture body defined by interconnected frame members;
Figure 18 is a right side view thereof showing the casing member partially secured to the furniture body;
Figure 19 is a right side view thereof showing the wicker works being provided on the furniture body;
Figure 20 is a left side view of the present invention for an article of furniture with respect to figure 14 showing the furniture body defined by interconnected frame members; Figure 21 is a left side view thereof showing the casing member partially secured to the furniture body;
Figure 22 is a left side view thereof showing the wicker works being provided on the furniture body;
Figure 23 to 26 show how the casing member is secured to the frame members; and
Figure 27 show how the weaving strips are secured to the casing member.
ENABLING DESCRIPTION Referring now to the different views of the drawings, wherein like reference numerals designate same parts throughout, there is shown the present invention for an article of furniture designated as 10.
Figures 5 to 7 show different views of the present invention for the article of furniture 10. For purposes of further elucidating the enabling description of the present invention in conjunction with the scope of the appended claims, the herein article of furniture 10 will particularly refer, by way of example, to a lounge chair-type of furniture as shown in the drawings . However, it will be appreciated that other types of furniture with varied shapes other than that of the lounge chair presented herein as an example may be made and constructed in the practice of the present invention and the inventive concept thereof may be extended to articles of furniture scope of the appended claims.
As shown in the drawings, article of furniture 10 as constructed in accordance with the present invention generally comprises of an irregularly shaped furniture body 11 simulating the general contour of a lounge chair, and a plurality of spaced apart corresponding casters "C" supported at the lower peripheral portion of the furniture body 11. The furniture body 11 has an open bottom portion "0" and is further provided with weaving works "W" enclosing the entire upper portion 11a and seat rest 11a', back rest portion lib, abbreviated arm rest lie and lower front portion Hd thereof .
In accordance with the present invention, furniture body 11 is internally supported by a plurality of interconnected frame members 12. As best shown in figure 8 to 10, furniture body 11 comprises of a plurality of interconnected frame member 12 defining spaced portions "S" formed between the frame members 12. The interconnected frame members 12 further define the initial shape of furniture body 11. Each of the spaced portions "S" are shaped irregularly following the contour of the lounge chair. For example, shape "Sl" varies in shape from spaced portion "S2" and so forth to define varied contour portions on the lounge chair .
Frames members 12 are defined by generally curved frame members 12a, vertical frame members 12b, horizontal frame members 12c and a circular frame member 12d which serves as the seat rest of the lounge chair. A supporting rail 13 is provided within the furniture body and extends between two opposed frame members 12e and 12f to provide rigid support to the backrest lib and further define an internal shape thereon .
As particularly shown in figure 9, a contoured rigid casing member 14 is provided at the lower front portion of furniture body 11 defining the lower front portion Hd of furniture body 11 and extends between curved frame members 12a' and 12a". The rigid casing member 14 may be contoured outwardly or inwardly with respect to the furniture body 11. In accordance with the invention, the casing member 14 is secured between at least a spaced portions "S" formed by frame members 12 to define partially, the profile, contour and external shape of the furniture body 11 in a manner that is independent and different from the profile, contour and shape initially defined by the frame members 12 and spaced portions "S".
The rigid casing member 14 is preferably made of fiberglass material and is secured on the frame members 12 by means of conventional attaching devices such as nails, tacks and the like. Furthermore, the rigid casing member 14 has an inwardly or outwardly contour shape which defines and establishes the shape that is independent and different from the profile, contour and shape initially defined by the frame members 12 and spaced portions "S".
To form a weaved covering on the furniture body 11, a weaving works "W" is provided and secured thereon. In accordance with the invention, at least a first weaving work "Wl" and second weaving work "W2" are provided and secured on the surface 14a of the rigid casing member 14 and in-between the spaced portions "S" (see figure 13) to form a weaved covering on the furniture body 11. The weaving strips "15" are weaved on the surface of the casing member 14 preferably using the supporting rail 13 as a base support for turning into different directions as the same are weaved across the surface of the casing member 14.
Figures 11 to 13 show a top view of the furniture body 11 with respect to figure 8 of the drawings. As shown in detail in figure 13 of the drawings, the weaving works "Wl" and "W2" are formed using similar weaving patterns. However, different weaving patterns may be applied to weaving works "Wl" and "W2". Weaving works "Wl" and "W2" may be weaved to the casing member 14 and over frame members and spaced portions which are exposed and not covered by said casing member 14. Then weaving works Wl and W2 may have different or similar weaving patterns to obtain a desired visual effect in the over all appearance of the article of furniture 10. Moreover, various colors may be applied on the weaving materials to be use in the weaving works.
Figures 14 to 16 show rear views of the furniture body 11. And figures 17 to 19 and 20 to 22 show right and left side views respectively. The views were provided to extensively shown in detail features of the lounge chair.
The weaving works "Wl" and "W2" will cover the entire furniture body 11 and only an open bottom portion "0" will be provided to allow casters to be supported thereon.
To form the article of furniture 10 of the present invention, frames 12, which are preferably made of metal materials are interconnected by conventional means such as welding or riveting. The rigid casing member 14 is then prepared, preferably subjected to grinding to smoothen out the surfaces thereof, painted, and then cut to the desired contour that will give the technical effect of creating body to the article of furniture in accordance with the concept of the present invention. As shown in figures 23 to 26, the casing member 14 which is cut to the shape and dimension of the portion area of the article of furniture 10 where it will be secured is provided with a drilled hole 15 using a driller device "D". Rivets 16 are then provided using a riveting device "E" to secure the casing member 14 to the metal frame members 12 as shown in Figure 26. The weaving strip 15 of weaving work "Wl" (i.e., first and second weaving works Wl and W2) as applied over the surface of the casing member 14 is preferably secured on the casing member 14 by using nails or tacks "T" as shown figure 27.
Additional advantages and modifications of the present invention will readily occur to those skilled in the art in view of these teachings . The present invention in its broader aspects is not limited to the
10 specific details, representative contrivances, and illustrative examples shown and described herein. Accordingly, various modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the general inventive concept as defined in the append claims and their equivalents.
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Claims

CLAIMS:
1. An article of furniture comprising: a furniture body being internally supported by a plurality of interconnected frame members defining spaced portions formed between said frame members; a rigid casing member being provided to partially cover said furniture body, said rigid casing member being secured to said frame members and protruding over said frame members and said spaced portions, said casing member defining partially, the profile, contour and external shape of said furniture body in a manner that is independent and different from the profile, contour and shape initially defined by said frame members and spaced portions; means to secure said casing member to said frame members ; at least a first weaving work being provided over and secured to the external surface of said casing member to cover and define the outer texture to said casing member; and a second weaving work being provided over frame members and spaced portions which are exposed and not covered by said casing member.
2. An article of furniture according to claim 1, wherein said rigid casing member has a contoured shape protruding outwardly from said furniture.
3. An article of furniture according to claim 1, wherein said rigid casing member has a contoured shape protruding inwardly from said furniture.
4. An article of furniture according to claim 1 further comprising a plurality of spaced apart casters
12 provided at the lower peripheral portion of said furniture body.
5. An article of furniture according to claim 1, wherein said furniture body is provided with a supporting rail and disposed therein and extending between two opposed curved frame members.
6. An article of furniture according to any one of claims 1, 2, 3 or 4, wherein said first weaving work has a different weaving pattern with respect to said second weaving work.
7. An article of furniture according to any one of claims 1, 2, 3 or 4, wherein said first weaving work has the same weaving pattern with respect to said second weaving work.
8. An article of furniture according to claim 1, wherein said first and second weaving works are provided with different colors.
9. An article of furniture according to claim 1, wherein said rigid casing member is made of fiberglass.
10. An article of furniture according to claim 1, wherein said frame members are made of metal.
11. An article of furniture comprising: a furniture body being internally supported by a plurality of interconnected frame members defining spaced portions formed between said frame members; a rigid casing member being provided to partially cover said furniture body, said rigid casing member being secured to said frame members and protruding over said frame members and said spaced portions, said casing member defining partially, the profile, contour and external shape of said furniture body in a manner that is independent and different from the
13 profile, contour and shape initially defined by said frame members and spaced portions; means to secure said casing member to said frame members; and at least a first weaving work being provided over and secured to the external surface of said casing member to cover and define the outer texture to said casing member.
12. An article of furniture comprising: a furniture body being internally supported by a plurality of interconnected frame members defining spaced portions formed between said frame members; a rigid casing member being provided to partially cover said furniture body, said rigid casing member being secured to said frame members and protruding over said frame members and said spaced portions, said casing member defining partially, the profile, contour and external shape of said furniture body in a manner that is independent and different from the profile, contour and shape initially defined by said frame members and spaced portions; means to secure said casing member to said frame members; and at least a first weaving work being provided over frame members and spaced portions which are exposed and not covered by said casing member.
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