A sitter rarely considers the nature of the object on which he rests, which makes a piece like the 1+8x2= Chair an unusual item for the way that it invites the user's examination. Its very form, composed of parts cut and folded from a single piece of material is bound to intrigue in the way that most typical task chairs could never dream to.
Designed by Tim Vinke, this perch plays with a two-dimensional structure arranged in three dimensions. From the front, one can appreciate the thin quality of the frame through the seat, the angular legs and the pleated armrests. The 1+8x2= Chair is visibly the result of careful measuring in a way that few other seats suggests.
Mathematical Sitting Moveables
The 1+8x2= Chair Expresses a Rigid Geometry
Trend Themes
1. Geometric Furniture - Designing chairs and other furniture items using complex mathematical formulas and rigid geometries.
2. Minimalist Seating - Creating seats and other objects with a focus on simplicity and minimalist design principles.
3. Sustainable Materials - Using eco-friendly materials in furniture design that showcase distinct yet environmentally friendly characteristics.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Innovating new furniture and seating designs using mathematically-driven techniques that focus on sustainability and simplicity.
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3. Sustainable Architecture - Designing eco-friendly buildings that are furnished with sustainable, mathematically calculated and geometric furniture solutions.