At this point, the assembly of a single seat exposes few surprises, making products like the Purist Chair by Elisa Honkanen a great deal more intriguing. The designer took up the challenge of reducing the amount of hardware necessary to keep the piece together, resulting in a wonderfully wound-up structure using a bit of neoprene cord.
Four smooth wooden sticks were slipped through the simple rounded seat, requiring just two screws to stay fixed together. Because of the angles of their installation, the front legs come up and cross the rear posts closely, allowing them to be bound together. The back and forth looping technique of the cable creates a firm but forgiving backrest for the Purist Chair by Elisa Honkanen.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Simplified Seating
- The trend of reducing the amount of hardware necessary to assemble chairs presents opportunities for innovative designs.
- Efficient Assembly
- The use of minimal screws and simple installation techniques in furniture design opens up possibilities for faster and easier manufacturing processes.
- Flexible Ergonomics
- The incorporation of flexible materials like neoprene cord in chair construction allows for adaptive and comfortable seating options.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Furniture Manufacturing
- The furniture industry can explore the use of simplified assembly methods to create more cost-effective and sustainable products.
- Design and Architecture
- Designers and architects can embrace efficient assembly techniques to create sleek and minimalist seating solutions.
- Materials and Textiles
- The materials industry can focus on developing innovative materials, like neoprene cord, that offer both durability and flexibility for use in seating designs.
