GUBI Bistra Lounge Chair

Introducing the GUBI Bistra lounge chair introduces a striking piece of contemporary craftsmanship to your home that honors centuries-old Italian artisanal heritage. Michele De Lucchi and his team at AMDL Circle approached this silhouette by stripping the traditional cafe seat down to its absolute essence, focusing entirely on structural purity. It is an exercise in restraint, where the natural material dictates the form, creating an organic dialogue between the past and modern luxury. By reimagining a ubiquitous everyday object through a high-design lens, the studio has created a sculptural seating option that commands attention without shouting.

The engineering behind the curved framework relies on the demanding art of steam-bending natural rattan, a technique that requires immense patience and skill to prevent the wood from splitting. This method coaxes the material into fluid, tree-like contours that form the legs and backrest, giving the illusion of a single piece of timber growing right out of the floor. Comfort is prioritised through custom-designed upholstery options, including a stunning botanical motif borrowed from a historic Leonardo da Vinci fresco, which is meticulously wrapped over supportive, resilient padding. It feels incredibly sturdy yet remains surprisingly lightweight, a hallmark of exceptional furniture design.

This understated low-slung seat is incredibly versatile, working brilliantly as a pair next to a minimalist fireplace or nestled into a sun-drenched reading corner. It brings a softer, organic texture to harder architectural spaces, particularly when paired with stone floors or industrial glazing. We hold the UK’s largest physical stock of these authentic pieces in our showroom, allowing you to bypass the usual months of overseas import delays completely. Our five-star reputation has been earned by delivering this exact level of straightforward expert guidance and immediate availability to design enthusiasts nationwide.

About your delivery

• We aim to get your items to you as soon as possible.
• For regular sized packages we use an overnight courier company, usually either DPD or APC.
• For oversized, heavy or awkward packages a more bespoke delivery service will be provided.
• Once your order has been despatched, you will receive a tracking link by email so you can follow your delivery to your door.
• Free Delivery offer only applies to UK mainland purchases. We reserve the right to make additional charges for overseas deliveries and for remote parts of the UK, including Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, Northern Ireland, Shetland, and the Highlands.

What happens when I order?

• If your order is in stock, you should have your item(s) within 3-5 days of placing your order, but please note there can be a small increase in delivery time during busy periods.
• Free Click & Collect is available from all of our showroom locations and from our warehouse in Ludlow. This can be selected as an option within our checkout. PLEASE NOTE: Stock is not held in our stores and your order will need to be transferred from our warehouse to the relevant store - this can take 4-8 days. For in stock items, the fastest way to receive your order is to have it delivered directly to you.

Returns

• All goods can be returned within 30 days of delivery if they do not meet your requirements.
• Returned goods must be returned with all parts, packaging, and instructions in perfect condition for a refund to be issued.
• The customer is responsible for selecting a suitable means of returning the goods to us. For any questions, please contact: customerservice@hollowaysofludlow.com
• Once we receive your order a refund can take up to 14 days to be visable in your account.

For more information, please view our full Delivery & Returns page.