A sitter rarely considers the nature of the object on which he rests, which makes a piece like the 1+8x2= Chair an unusual item for the way that it invites the user's examination. Its very form, composed of parts cut and folded from a single piece of material is bound to intrigue in the way that most typical task chairs could never dream to.
Designed by Tim Vinke, this perch plays with a two-dimensional structure arranged in three dimensions. From the front, one can appreciate the thin quality of the frame through the seat, the angular legs and the pleated armrests. The 1+8x2= Chair is visibly the result of careful measuring in a way that few other seats suggests.
What's Driving This Trend
- Geometric Furniture
- Designing chairs and other furniture items using complex mathematical formulas and rigid geometries.
- Minimalist Seating
- Creating seats and other objects with a focus on simplicity and minimalist design principles.
- Sustainable Materials
- Using eco-friendly materials in furniture design that showcase distinct yet environmentally friendly characteristics.
Who This Affects Most
- Furniture Design
- Innovating new furniture and seating designs using mathematically-driven techniques that focus on sustainability and simplicity.
- Retail Design
- Introducing innovative minimalist and sustainable furniture designs in boutique and high-end retail spaces.
- Sustainable Architecture
- Designing eco-friendly buildings that are furnished with sustainable, mathematically calculated and geometric furniture solutions.
