This lovely origami-inspired chair is the product of a collaboration between Belgian award-winning industrial designer Stefan Schöning and luxury handbag pioneer Delvaux.
The 'Folder Chair' utilizes Delvaux's supple black Taurillon leather, a material that possesses the flexibility the chair's folds require and simultaneously lends a high-end sophistication to the piece.
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Origami-Inspired Furniture
The Folder Chair
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Industry Implications
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