It is not necessary to apply upholstery or place cushions down upon the surfaces of the Curytiba Chair, for the designers conceived this piece with the comfort of the spine in mind. Ralph Voigt and Alessandro Toricelli of Brazil attempted the simple trick of severing the seat and backrest in half, angling them inwards slightly.
Based on an assembly that mimics the spread pages of an open book, this perch makes room for your backbone and tailbone so that you press against it with your shoulder blades, your ribcage and your sitting bones. A symmetrical posture is encouraged, making this bare lumber furnishing surprisingly cozy.
The Curytiba Chair is built with solid wood by Studio 50, with the option of a polyurethane paint finish.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Ergonomic Seating
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new seating designs that prioritize spine comfort and encourage symmetrical posture.
- Assembly Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore novel assembly methods inspired by everyday objects, such as open books, to create unique furniture.
- Comfort-focused Furniture
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design furniture with a focus on providing comfort without the need for additional upholstery or cushions.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Furniture Manufacturing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate the use of solid wood and innovative assembly techniques to create ergonomic and comfortable furniture pieces.
- Interior Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace minimalistic and bare lumber furnishing approaches that prioritize comfort while maintaining aesthetic appeal.
- Product Development
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new materials and finishes, such as polyurethane paint, to enhance the comfort and durability of furniture designs.
