Before João Dias and Patrick Carton designed furniture, they were designing machines built to exceed 200 mph. The former McLaren Automotive designers worked on vehicles including the W1 hypercar and Speedtail, where proportion, aerodynamics, and engineering all contribute to a car’s emotional pull.

A modern, sculptural chaise lounge from the Ennua Element 01 collection features a sleek, curved design in dark red and black, set against a plain white background
Modern chair with a sculpted white base and a smooth, curved brown leather seat, positioned on a wooden floor in natural light—an elegant piece from the Ennua Element 01 colle
Close-up of the Ennua Element 01 chair leg with a curved white base and brown seat on a wooden floor, sunlight casting shadows nearby
Close-up of an Ennua Element 01 red car detail, showing part of the rear spoiler with a carbon fiber texture against a blurred gray background
Two modern, sculptural benches—one white and one dark red, from the Ennua Element 01 collection—sit on a concrete surface against a plain gray wall, partially in shadow
Former McLaren Designers Bring Supercar Thinking to Furniture