The Fredericia Pato Paper Sledge Chair has a really easy, natural feel to it that sets it apart from more standard plastic seating. It keeps the same clean, familiar shape as the rest of the Pato collection, though the PaperShell seat gives it a warmer and more tactile character that you notice straight away. Made from a fossil-free, 100% bio-based cellulose composite moulded in Sweden, the shell has a slightly textured finish that feels softer and more organic without losing the practical side of the design.

The sledge base keeps the chair visually light and easy to move around, while the stackable structure makes it useful in all sorts of spaces, from cafés and meeting rooms through to dining areas at home. It’s available with either a black frame or chrome frame, and each finish changes the mood slightly. The black frame feels a little more grounded and contemporary, while the chrome version has a lighter, more classic feel to it. The proportions are simple and balanced, which is probably why the chair feels so natural in different interiors.

What’s particularly nice about the Pato Paper Sledge Chair is that it manages to feel practical without becoming cold or overly functional. The shell has real warmth and texture to it, and the clean steel frame keeps everything feeling calm and uncomplicated in a room. It’s the sort of chair that quietly fits in almost anywhere.