There's something quite stretched-out about the Dansk Stole by James Killinger. The backrest, legs and seat are angled quite far apart, making the piece look like a giant pressed one heavy finger down on it.
Regardless of the design's inspiration, the Dansk Stole by James Killinger is a unique piece of furniture that seems to encourage a laid-back existence. I would probably describe it as more of a lounger because of this relaxed vibe.
Made out of 21 layers of maple veneer, the seat was further shaped and then laminated into its final form. See more images of the Dansk Stole by James Killinger in the gallery above.
Squished Seating
Dansk Stole by James Killinger is an Artistic Stretched-Out Lounger
Trend Themes
1. Stretched-out Seating - Designing seating with stretched-out proportions or angled shapes to create unique pieces of furniture with a relaxed vibe.
2. Layered Veneer Furniture - Creating furniture items using hardwood veneer layers with different textures to produce a unique and highly-figured finish.
3. Loungers as Furniture - Exploring the opportunity for designing and marketing furniture items that encourage relaxation and laid-back living.
Industry Implications
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3. Hospitality Industry - Loungers as furniture could be marketed to the hospitality industry as an opportunity to offer a relaxing and comfortable experience to guests in different settings.