The Seam Chair and bench by Chris Kabel won this year’s Dautch Material Prize. The furniture pieces are made from a single material, polypropylene which is cheap, non toxic and completely high-grade recyclable. Using a completely innovative technique, Kabel shaped the material into lightweight and rigid furniture pieces.
The low-tech approach used to create the Sean Chair and bench can have many more furniture as well as high tech applications. The woven polypropylene material used by Kabel is called Pure and is produced by Lankhorst. By applying extreme heat Kabel was able to harden the pliable material that composed the Seam Chair and bench so that it would be capable of holding weight without collapsing.
Monomaterial Seats
The Award-Winning Seam Chair and Bench by Chris Kabel
Trend Themes
1. Monomaterial Design - Creating products from a single material offers cost-effective, sustainable, and high-grade recyclable solutions.
2. Low-tech Manufacturing - Using simple techniques to create innovative products opens up opportunities for diverse industries.
3. Heat Hardening Technology - Applying extreme heat to mold materials into sturdy products has potential for various applications.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Incorporating monomaterial design in furniture production can lead to eco-friendly and cost-efficient solutions.
2. High-tech Manufacturing - Adopting low-tech manufacturing techniques can disrupt the high-tech industry by offering unique and sustainable approaches.
3. Material Production - Advancing heat hardening technology can revolutionize the way materials are produced, opening up possibilities in multiple industries.