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Front-facing studio photograph of a luxury automotive seat upholstered in deep red leather. The seat has flowing, tulip-like panel lines with smooth curves and precise stitched detailing. The central panels and lower cushion feature fine perforations, while the outer sections are solid leather with sculpted contours. The headrest is broad and padded, marked by clean vertical stitching that echoes the lines on the backrest. The overall form appears sleek, balanced, and carefully shaped, blending a sense of softness with structured automotive refinement. The background is a simple gray gradient that places full focus on the seat’s elegant, sculptural silhouette.

Petalia Luxe

Chaz Dunselman

Automotive leather, polyurethane foam, CNC fabric cutting, hand patterning, CAD patterning software, leather and foam lamination, industrial sewing, upholstered foam base

Undergraduate
Petalia Luxe is a tulip-inspired automotive seat cover that interprets natural form through a lens of luxury and performance. Drawing from the fluid presence of the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé and the sculpted precision of the Mercedes-AMG GT, the design merges elegance with the visual discipline of modern automotive interiors. The seat features flowing panel lines that echo the soft curvature of tulip petals, creating a silhouette that feels both dynamic and composed. Dark red leather, paired with restrained contrast and subtle material variation, establishes a rich and refined character without visual excess. The composition emphasizes smooth transitions, balanced proportions, and a sense of controlled movement that enhances the overall driving environment. Petalia Luxe balances expressive form with structural intention, offering a seat that feels immersive, tactile, and tailored. Its design reflects a quiet confidence, where luxury is communicated through detail, material quality, and carefully considered geometry, resulting in a piece that elevates both comfort and visual identity within the vehicle interior.