Maker's Mark: The Potto Chair
Named after the potto — a slow-moving primate affectionately known as “softly-softly” — the Potto Armchair is an invitation to slow down. Designed for moments of rest and pause, it embraces a gentler rhythm of living.
The chair’s origins are rooted in comfort and lived experience. The design was inspired by an antique armchair Sophie Ashby returned to repeatedly during early parenthood — a place for nursing, resting, and the quiet, in-between moments that shape daily life. That sense of ease informed every decision: a high, gently winged back to support the head, rounded arms, and generous proportions that offer a feeling of enclosure, like a soft embrace.
At Sister, furniture earns its place through use. The Potto Armchair is not defined by statement, but by how it feels over time. Its appeal lies in restraint — softened details, carefully balanced proportions, and comfort considered with intention. Upholstered in ultra-tactile shearling and grounded by polished walnut ball feet, it brings warmth and tactility to bedrooms, snugs, and reading corners.
The making of the Potto is central to its character. Crafted slowly and thoughtfully, each element allows the hand of the maker to remain visible rather than concealed. There is an honesty to its construction — nothing rushed, nothing overworked — where material, form, and function meet with quiet confidence.
More than a chair, the Potto becomes a companion. Designed to age gracefully, it gathers character through time, touch, and use. Like all Sister pieces, it carries its maker’s mark not through ornament, but through intention — a reminder that the most enduring designs are shaped slowly, with care.
Upholstered in a choice of fabrics, the Potto Armchair can be adapted to suit its surroundings, becoming something deeply personal to the space it inhabits.
