If you were to disassemble the KB122 Chair and stack the various components of its frame, you would end up with a pile of metal that's just over 3 centimeters in height. You couldn't even call it a pile. This contemporary armchair has been manufactured from rigid sheets of stainless steel that measure an incredible 8 millimeters in width each.
The four primary parts slot together at only a few small points that you cannot even discern from a few paces' distance. The structure remains stiff and sturdy when you take a seat. Now, it may seem that KB's product is perhaps too flat and hard to be comfortable, but that's where the removable cushion comes in. The KB122 Chair is minimalist for aesthetics, but also for the weatherproof practicality of its use outdoors.
Modern Planar Perches
The KB122 Chair Appears Impossibly Thin to Bear Any Significant Weight
Trend Themes
1. Thin Furniture Design - Manufacturing furniture from rigid sheets of stainless steel to create impossibly thin frames presents an opportunity for creating sleek, minimalist designs.
2. Minimalist Outdoor Furniture - Designing weatherproof, minimalist furniture presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for creating functional outdoor spaces without sacrificing aesthetic appeal.
3. Sturdy Minimalist Furniture - Creating minimalist furniture with a structure that remains sturdy and comfortable when in use presents an opportunity for merging design and functionality.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Manufacturers can leverage thin, rigid sheets of stainless steel as a material for creating sleek and modern furniture designs.
2. Outdoor Living - Designing weatherproof, minimalist furniture can provide homeowners and commercial properties with an opportunity to create functional outdoor living spaces without sacrificing visual appeal.
3. Interior Design - The trend towards minimalist furniture design presents an opportunity for interior designers to create visually appealing spaces that are functional and practical.