Brühl Belami Armchair, Leather Red

Brühl Belami – upholstered chair with a low backrest

Belami is a family of chairs and benches designed by Kati Meyer-Brühl, Creative Director at Brühl since 2008. It comes in two backrest heights: belami low with a low backrest and belami high with a high backrest, which Brühl introduced in 2019. The upholstery of belami low is either smooth or button-tufted, and the base is made of solid wood or metal. The Belami bench won the Focus Open award in silver in 2013 and a Special Mention at the German Design Award in 2014.

Belami upholstered chair in red leather

This Belami has a red leather cover. Judging by its dimensions, it corresponds to the chair in the belami low line, with a compact upholstered body and a low backrest. Brühl envisages these chairs mainly at dining and meeting tables. Together with a bench from the same line, it creates a seating ensemble at the table. On its own, it suits a desk, a hallway or a bedroom. The strong red adds a distinct splash of colour.

Seating comfort and space

On the Belami you sit upright, as on an upholstered dining chair. The seat height of 48 cm is higher than that of a sofa, which makes getting up easier and suits the height of a dining table. The chair needs a floor area of 54 × 54 cm and is 73 cm high. At a dining table, allow around 60 cm of width per place so that there is room for elbows.

Elements and additions

Besides the chair, the belami low line includes benches 115, 150 and 190 cm long. The belami high line has high backrests and comes as a bench in the same lengths or as a single seat. According to Brühl, the two lines can be combined with each other. For smooth covers, Brühl offers replacement covers through specialist retailers.

Caring for the leather cover

Remove dust with a soft, dry cloth. Dab stains with a slightly damp cloth without rubbing. Once or twice a year, treat the leather with a suitable care product. Keep the chair away from direct sunlight and radiators. According to Brühl, smooth belami low covers are removable – you can tell by the hook-and-loop strips along the bottom edge.

Why buy a pre-owned Brühl Belami?

Brühl is a family business and has been making seating in its own workshop in Bad Steben since 1948, with much of the work done by hand. Brühl describes the belami low chairs as being of timeless, lasting value and, thanks to their workmanship, durable. On every Brühl seating model, the upholstery can be replaced while the frame continues to be used. The workshop also re-covers models with fixed upholstery on request. This piece has been inspected in eight stations.