Scott Jarvie’s Clutch Chair is made from 10,000 drinking straws. According to the artist statement it, is “...an exploratory research piece that passes comment on our disposable culture.”
The chair was developed within Scott Jarvie’s Clutch Project in which a light structure, also made entirely of straws, was also developed. The project was inspired by the directional attributes of capillary tubes and minute observations on the compositional structure of trees.
The Clutch Chair was selected by Zaha Hadid as her Curators Choice at Noise Festeval 2008.
What's Driving This Trend
- Disposable Culture
- Using plastic straws as a material for furniture highlights the issue of our disposable culture and encourages innovative solutions.
- Sustainable Design
- Exploring alternative materials for furniture, such as plastic straws, promotes sustainable design practices and inspires eco-friendly innovations.
- Upcycling
- Repurposing discarded plastic straws to create functional furniture encourages upcycling and presents opportunities for creative reuse.
Who This Affects Most
- Furniture Manufacturing
- The use of plastic straws in furniture manufacturing opens up possibilities for creating unique and environmentally conscious designs.
- Consumer Products
- Incorporating sustainable materials like plastic straws in consumer products presents an opportunity for businesses to meet the increasing demand for eco-friendly options.
- Art and Design
- Using plastic straws as a medium in art and design allows for the exploration of novel concepts and the creation of thought-provoking installations.
