Dialogue in Colour Haworth x Pantone

A creative and sustainable collaboration where colour becomes material, and design speaks a universal language of transformation.

Haworth has partnered with Pantone, the global authority on colour, to introduce Dualities Discovered—a limited-edition collection anchored by the sculptural Cardigan Lounge™ chair, designed by Patricia Urquiola. This collaboration explores how colour goes beyond surface, shaping emotion, atmosphere, and the way we experience space. At its core is a shared belief: that design should be not only beautiful, but deeply meaningful.

The Transformative Language of Colour: Pantone Dualities

At the heart of this collaboration is the Pantone Dualities system, a visionary expansion of 175 hues created for the Fashion, Home + Interiors (FHI) community. More than a palette, it’s a language of expression, helping designers translate feeling into form. The system is divided into two distinct palettes:

  • New Age Pastels: Soft tones like mint green, papaya, sky blue, and blush rose that evoke serenity and modern grace.
  • Shadows: Deep, monochromatic shades that explore the full spectrum between black and white, offering contrast, drama, and quiet strength.


Together, these palettes empower designers to create spaces that are not only visually harmonious but also emotionally resonant.
In Dualities Discovered, from soft pastels to vibrant citrus tones, colour becomes a living, breathing force, infusing design with emotion, intention, and transformation.

Where Design Meets Purpose

The Cardigan Lounge™ chair by Patricia Urquiola blends sculptural comfort with sustainability. Inspired by the drape of a cardigan, its form is both inviting and architectural. The custom-knit cover, dyed to match Pantone’s Dualities palette, is made using zero-waste digital knitting.

Each chair repurposes 91 recycled plastic bottles into a durable textile and uses biomass-balanced foam, cutting carbon emissions by up to 80%. Fully recyclable and modular, it’s designed for easy disassembly and reuse.

Awarded across top design platforms, the Cardigan Lounge™ is a statement in sustainable sophistication—where every detail serves a purpose.

Discover Haworth Cardigan Lounge™

Lavender Oil 15-3615 TCX

A muted violet with a dreamy, contemporary edge that carries the quiet of dusk and the scent of calm. With its slightly fuzzy, fragrant quality, it evokes both serenity and subtle sensuality. It’s a colour that soothes without fading, romantic without being overly sweet.

Citrus Essence 12-0549 TCX

Sharp, sour, and unapologetically alive, Citrus Essence crackles with a near-neon intensity, like a lemon twist in a glass of sparkling water. This hue doesn’t whisper—it zings. Use it to inject energy, contrast, or a jolt of optimism into any palette.

Sweet Taffy 12-2900 TCX

Sweet Taffy is a fresh take on pink, soft yet confident. Its airy hue adds a touch of whimsy and warmth, perfect for palettes that blend nostalgia with modern charm. Delicate yet spirited, it brings playful warmth and a touch of nostalgia. Whimsical and elegant, it lingers like the last light of a spring sunset.

Spring Leaf 14-0225 TCX

Spring Leaf captures the energy of new growth—leaves unfurling, breezes stirring, life beginning again. Elevated and light-filled, it feels alive, inviting movement and grounding any palette in nature’s rhythm.

Melon Ice 14-1242 TCX

A gentle pastel with a refreshing, ethereal brightness, which captures the soft sweetness of summer sorbet—cool, airy, and quietly radiant. Imagine it kissed by warmth, like sunlight through sheer fabric. It doesn’t just sit—it shimmers, offering calm with a fresh, luminous edge.

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