Infinity Armchair by Natalia Komarova is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Golden A' Design Award in Furniture Design Competition Category.
GoldFurniture· 2020
Infinity Armchair
Client: Alter Ego Studio
Golden A' Design Award Winner in Furniture Category
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About Infinity Armchair
The main emphasis of the Infinity armchair design is made precisely on the backrest. It is the reference of the infinity symbol - an inverted figure of eight. It is as if it changes its shape when turning, setting the dynamics of the lines and recreating the infinity sign in several planes. The backrest is pulled together by several elastic bands that form an external loop, which also returns to the symbolism of the infinite cyclic of life and balance. An additional emphasis is placed on unique legs-skids that securely fix and support the side parts of the armchair just like clamps do.
The Recognition
About the Golden A' Design Award
Infinity Armchair is a Golden A' Design Award winner, an immensely prestigious recognition granted to first-rate, marvelous, and outstanding designs. Golden winners are exceedingly innovative, visionary, and glamorously dazzling creations that reflect the prodigy, wisdom, and prowess of their designers. Infinity Armchair is expected to be a highly praised, trendsetting, and monumental invention that delivers unprecedented value. This Golden A' Design Award-winning design is a spectacular, respected project that highly benefits and advances the boundaries of art, science, design, and technology. Infinity Armchair creates intense feelings of desire, evokes passion, encourages creativity, and fascinates us.
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We create furniture and lighting that breathes life into spaces through dynamic rhythms, curves, and meaningful symbolism. Our designs blend Eastern philosophy with modern comfort, crafting pieces that move beyond static forms to evoke emotion and energy. As winners of prestigious international design awards, we bring proven expertise to every project.
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Design Interview
What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
The idea of the shape of the backrest of the armchair is the reference of the symbol of infinity - an inverted figure of eight. In Chinese culture this sign personifies two worlds - darkness and light - Yin and Yang - death and birth. Moreover, only when connected they form the unity and infinity of all things. This infinity of perfection in the combination of masculine and feminine was laid in the basis of the design.
What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
I wanted to combine functionality, style and conceptualism. It was important for me to create not only a comfortable chair, but also to get an emotional response from the end user. Therefore, the world-famous philosophy of the infinity of life formed the basis of my work.
What are your future plans for this award winning design?
I am now in search of a manufacturer company that would profuce my product.
Grand Interview
Your innovative approach to the Infinity Armchair's backrest, inspired by the infinity symbol, creates a striking visual dynamic. Could you elaborate on how this symbolic element evolved from initial concept to final design?
When forming the back and its shape, it was necessary to take into account several points: it had to be curved in several planes for a smooth transition from the sides to the back, the lines of the infinity sign at the back should not intersect, but should run parallel to create a comfortable support for the pillow. Since the fabric was stretched over the infinity sign according to the principle of tights and sewn in the middle part, elements were created in this place to cover the seam.
The Infinity Armchair beautifully integrates Chinese philosophical concepts of Yin and Yang through its form. How did your research into Eastern culture influence your design decisions, particularly in balancing masculine and feminine elements?
I think I wanted to primarily show how my search for inner harmony reflects what I create. Fluidity, smoothness of lines, creating an imitation of movements, softness of forms and materials, all this is a reflection of my perception of not only the study of Eastern philosophy and practices, but also my inner perception.
The elastic bands that pull together the Infinity Armchair's backrest create an external loop that reinforces the theme of cyclical balance. What technical challenges did you face in achieving this structural element while maintaining both aesthetic appeal and functionality?
This element has more of a conceptual and aesthetic function. Conceptually, this is indeed an element of cyclicity, which is inherent in the laws of the Universe. And from an aesthetic point of view, they cover the junction of the fabric. This particular element did not require the use of complex or innovative technologies.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The main emphasis of the design is made precisely on the backrest of the armchair. It is as if it changes its shape when turning, setting the dynamics of the lines and recreating the infinity sign in several planes. The backrest is pulled together by several elastic bands that form an external loop, which also returns to the to the symbolism of the cyclic nature of life and balance. The remaining elements of the chair are designed in a minimalist style.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- width - 830 mm, depth - 770 mm, height - 730 mm
- Tags
- infinity, armchair infinity, conceptual armchair, unusual armchair, infinity symbol
- Production Technology
- A simple-shaped cylindrical ottoman is used as a seat, while a medium-sized orthopedic pillow above it supports the user's lower back and ensures a comfortable stay in the armchair for a long time. An additional emphasis is placed on unique legs-skids that securely fix and support the side parts of the armchair just like clamps do. The legs fastening the side edges of the chair can be made of metal or thick plastic, depending on the wishes of the client. Velveteen is used for the soft surfaces of the chair, because we pay attention to the tactile sensations of customers, which are an integral factor affecting the comfortable and long-term use of furniture. The fabric can be made in several colors, both monophonic and providing contrasting shades for the base with a pillow and backrest. Bands should be made of elastic polymer, which securely fastens the back in the center, ensuring a long service life and harmonizing in color with the main palette of the chair.
- Design Challenge
- We strove to create a comfortable and spacious armchair with a lightened backrest that would meet modern requirements for comfort and convenience, while maintaining its original shape and identity. For a long time we worked on the creation of the backrest, and as a result, a bicycle tire bent in half served as a prototype for its form. We tried several options for the shape of the seat and back, before we came to the final version, in which we were able to achieve a balance of ergonomics, comfort and ease of production.
- Research
- In recent years, the influence of eastern culture has become increasingly noticeable. We tried to take these trends into account and incorporate elements of Chinese philosophy into our design in order to pay tribute to this rich culture and to allow everyone to give the space of their home or office a certain element of symbolism.
- Inspiration
- Backrest shape of Infinity armchair is the reference of the infinity symbol - an inverted figure of eight. In Chinese culture this sign personifies two worlds - darkness and light - Yin and Yang - death and birth. This infinity of perfection in the combination of masculine and feminine was laid in the basis of the design. It offers a user not only a new vision in the design of a piece of furniture, but also introduces a symbolism into the atmosphere for connoisseurs of spiritual practices.
- Project Duration
- Design of the Infinity armchair was developed in July 2019. The start of production is planned for Autumn 2019.
- Operation Flow
- The potential owner will simply disassemble the armchair into its component parts without any outside help in order to carry out the cleaning of each individual element. The pouf is freely taken out of the loop - you just need to lift it up and pull it towards you. The bent backrest holds firmly due to the legs-clamps and its specific shape, enveloping the pouf. Thus, when assembling the chair, a minimum of fastenings and additional elements are used, which makes its production simple and further use convenient.
- Team Members
- Nikita Nekhoroshev
- Image Credits
- Natalia Komarova
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