Italian designer Alessandro Ciffo's collection of 11 silicon armchairs, entitled 'Iperbolica,' is really mind-bending.
Exhibited at the Triennale Design Museum in Milan, during the 2012 Milan Design Week, the Iperbolica armchairs pay homage to all the artists and designers that influenced the creator Alessandro Ciffo. In fact, the comfy-trippy chairs recall artistic characteristics and trademark techniques of Michelangelo, Victor Vasarely, Joan Mirò and more.
As explained by Ciffo, the Iperbolica armchair collection is a natural evolution of his 2008 'Saccomatto' project developed for Italian design brand Dilmos. However, the wooden inner structure, as seen in 'Saccomatto,' was completely eliminated in this project and the colorful 100% silicone armchairs' shape was given by air instead. The silicone used to create the Iperbolica armchairs is the same as used for the sealing of windows. Once the final shape of an Iperbolica chair is obtained, the painting and finishing starts, and the creative possibilities are hyperbolic.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Silicone Furniture
- The use of silicone creates endless possibilities for furniture design, allowing for more fluid and unique shapes and structures.
- Artistic Homage
- Designers are paying homage to great artists and incorporating their techniques into modern-day creations, inspiring a new form of art and design blend in furniture.
- Hyperbolic Shapes
- With the use of air and silicone, furniture designers can create a wide range of hyperbolic shapes, taking furniture design to new heights.
Where This Applies
- Furniture
- Furniture designers can use silicone to create unique and innovative pieces that stand out in the market.
- Art and Design
- Silicone furniture design is a new trend in the art and design world, allowing for the blending of traditional art techniques and modern-day furniture design.
- Construction
- The same silicone that is used for sealing windows can be used in furniture design, offering new opportunities for the construction and building industry.
