The Iso-Lounge Chair was created by Jasper Morrison in collaboration with London-based furniture brand Isokon Plus. The group of designers banned together to push the limits of physics with this chair design that seemingly defies gravity.
As a testament to the unparalleled strength of plywood, the manufactured chair was engineered to have surprising strength. After a course of over 18 months, the team removed layers of the plywood's thin wood veneer sheets in some areas to increase the chair's flexibility. Moreover, the team added layers of veneer to other areas to further strengthen its structure. The result is a slim silhouette design. After experimenting with orientation, the Iso-Lounge Chair took its form as a minimalist sloping structure.
Image Credit: Isokon Plus
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Plywood Furniture
- There is a trend towards utilizing engineered plywood in furniture design.
- Gravity-defying Design
- Designers are pushing the limits of physics to create furniture that seems to defy gravity.
- Minimalist Silhouettes
- There is a demand for furniture designs that have a slim and minimalist silhouette.
Where This Applies
- Furniture Manufacturing
- Manufacturers can explore the use of engineered plywood in furniture design to innovate and create stronger and more flexible products.
- Interior Design
- Interior designers can incorporate gravity-defying and minimalist furniture designs to create unique and modern spaces.
- Architecture
- Architects can incorporate the use of strong and flexible materials like engineered plywood in building designs to create efficient and functional structures.
