The 'Arfinio' chair has been designed by Thomas Schnur as an ergonomic, lightweight seating solution perfect for use in modern businesses and homes alike. The chair is crafted using the namesake Arfinio material created in collaboration between Covestro and Arcesso Dynamics, and features a polyurethane material that's comfortable and even repairable. The chair design is also recyclable to give it a more sustainable edge over traditional furniture pieces.
The 'Arfinio' chair is observed in several different color options that includes a base that seamlessly lines up with the upper portion or a wooden one to suit needs. The chair identifies how furniture designs can be transformed into more sustainable, eco-friendly ones to combat against disposability in the industry.
Image Credit: Thomas Schnur
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Ergonomic Polyurethane Seating
- Designers can explore the use of polyurethane to create sustainable and comfortable seating solutions for modern businesses and homes alike.
- Injection Molded Furniture
- Manufacturers can explore injection molding processes to create lightweight and customizable furniture that is easy to produce and repair.
- Sustainable Furniture Design
- Businesses can explore the creation of eco-friendly furniture designs to combat disposability in the furniture industry.
Where This Applies
- Furniture Manufacturing
- Furniture manufacturers can incorporate sustainable materials and production methods to create furniture that is durable and eco-friendly.
- Interior Design
- Interior designers can recommend eco-friendly and sustainable furniture designs to clients to help create environmentally conscious spaces.
- Materials Science
- Materials scientists can continue to develop and innovate sustainable materials, such as Arfinio, for use in furniture manufacturing.
