10.22.09 | La Palma, CA |  Southern California-based Arcadia introduces an impressive modular seating system inspired by the fluid functionality and popularity of the Achella Lounge series.

Achella Modular is thoughtfully designed and meticulously executed. A striking die-cast aluminum leg anchors straight and wedge-shaped units which allow maximum configurability. Intended for public seating areas in higher education institutions, healthcare facilities, corporate offices, hospitality, retail, convention centers and the like, Achella Modular consists of arm and armless lounge seats, tables and benches that form curvilinear configurations, straight-line arrangements, or combinations of both. 

The design of Achella Modular stemmed from the signature leg featured on the original Achella Lounge collection.  Helen Kim, Arcadia’s Director of Marketing, explains: “We wanted to showcase the leg in another product offering – since modular seating has become a growing category for us, it made sense to design a collection that would allow even greater flexibility in terms of configurability. Inspired by the incorporation of wedge-shaped units, Achella Modular thus evolved and became all the things we wanted and more.”

Product designer Christopher Panichella, an independent designer who worked closely with Arcadia’s design team, concurs.  “We considered various modular solutions, but it wasn't until we settled on the curved elements that the design really came together in terms of components and clarity.  We simplified the original Achella lounge pieces by removing elements that added unnecessary complexity for modular seating but we retained the sleek legs, and the angles and clean lines that relate it to the Achella family.  We also fine tuned the scale of the pieces, which paid off in terms of comfort and applicability.”

With its smaller scale and highly adaptable nature, Achella Modular is well-suited in any environment. Its distinctive wedge shape models allow for a variety of sinuous configurations, including a full circle, while its straight shape counterparts enable classic straight line arrangements.  Easy to specify and easier to install, Achella Modular also has the added benefit of being reconfigurable at will.

Arm and armless lounge units are available straight or as 30-degree inside or outside wedge models and can be positioned in any order, any combination.  Benches are offered as straight, 30-degree or 90-degree shapes and tables come in five varying sizes from two widths of straight and 30-degree tables to a 90-degree unit.  All feature the signature metal leg which can be finished in polished aluminum as well as powdercoat metallic silver or satin black.

For requirements beyond simply waiting, Achella Modular also features a variety of multi-functional accessories including a 360-degree rotating tablet, stationary table-ette, cup-holder, power tray, ganging connector, casters, and a pull handle for easy mobility.

“Achella Modular’s versatility and range of features offer a creative solution in the modular seating arena,” states Kim. “The collection showcases what is best about Arcadia – clever and stylish product design that relates to real customer needs.”

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For thirty years, Arcadia has been dedicated to new product development and a breadth and depth of high quality seating and tabling solutions for large and small companies alike.  Achella Modular was prominently featured during NeoCon 2009 and is on display in Arcadia’s permanent showroom in Chicago’s Merchandise Mart (Suite #340).