The Loopy Chair is created with a single band of tubular steel, informed by the manufacturing processes of the tubular bike rack. Featuring twisted steel, this chair design is the first of a series of projects by designer Nikolas Bentel set to be released in the coming weeks.
Due to its manufacturing process and bike rack mimicry, the Loopy Chair is designed to withstand the elements. It is, therefore, suitable for outdoor and indoor use. Moreover, the chair comes with a suede leather seat for added comfort. The designer focused heavily on the manufacturing process. By repurposing a manufacturing process already in place –which is that of the bike rack – the Loopy Chair's construction eliminates the creation of excess equipment.
Tubular Looped Chairs
The Loopy Chair is Created with a Single Band of Tubular Steel
Trend Themes
1. Repurposed Manufacturing - The use of an existing manufacturing process for the Loopy Chair design presents opportunities for other industries to explore repurposing equipment for new products.
2. Outdoor-indoor Furniture - The Loopy Chair's ability to withstand outdoor elements while providing interior comfort highlights opportunities for furniture companies to explore producing multi-purpose, weather-proof furniture.
3. Single-band Design - The Loopy Chair's minimalistic design, created from a single band of tubular steel, presents opportunities for other industries to simplify product design and reduce material waste.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - The Loopy Chair's innovative design and use of existing manufacturing processes present opportunities for furniture companies to explore sustainable and multi-purpose product designs.
2. Outdoor Equipment - The Loopy Chair's ability to withstand the elements presents opportunities for outdoor equipment companies to explore new materials and designs for durable products.
3. Manufacturing - The Loopy Chair's repurposing of an existing manufacturing process presents opportunities for other manufacturing industries to explore the use of shared equipment for multiple products and increased sustainability.