Rollerback Rocker Skommelstoel by Timothy Hardman is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award in Yster in Meubelontwerp Competition Category.
YsterMeubels· 2022
Rollerback Rocker Skommelstoel
Client: Timothy Hardman
A' Design Award in Yster Winner in Meubels Category
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About Rollerback Rocker Skommelstoel
Rollerback Rocker is 'n skommelstoel wat ontwerp is vir verstelbare, aktiewe sit. Die geslaste metaalraam hou handgesnyde okkerneuthout-aksente vas wat in die struktuur inpas en met stelskroewe vasgemaak word. Die silindriese leerkussings draai op montagestange, sodat 'n sittende gebruiker hulle kan rol en die rugsteun op enige oomblik kan verander. Die stoel skommel ook vorentoe en agtertoe, wat 'n tweede vorm van beweging bied. Die okkerneuthout-inlegstukke versag die hoeke van die metaalraam. Die stoel meet 570 mm by 570 mm by 920 mm.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award in Yster
Rollerback Rocker Skommelstoel is 'n wenner van die A' Design Award in Yster, 'n prestigieuse erkenning wat toegeken word aan goeie ontwerpe wat voldoen aan die professionele en industriële vereistes wat van goed ontwerpte skeppings verwag word. Wenners in Yster toon groot vaardigheid, hoë spesialisasie, kundige begrip en die kreatiewe vermoë van hul skeppers. Daar word verwag dat Rollerback Rocker Skommelstoel 'n hoog aangeskrewe, bewonderde en gekoesterde skepping is wat prakties en innoverend is. Hierdie ontwerp wat die A' Design Award in Yster gewen het, integreer die beste praktyke in die bedryf en het bekwame tegniese kenmerke gekoppel aan kundigheid en talent. Rollerback Rocker Skommelstoel word gerespekteer vir sy deeglikheid en is ontwerp om verbeterings in lewensgehalte te bied wat help om die wêreld 'n beter plek te maak.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The Rollerback Rocking chair is a unique combination of materials. The metal frame is accented with hand-cut walnut inserts, giving the piece an detailed accent that allows less severe angles than a pure metal frame. The leather cushions allow for the user to adjust and roll the cylinders as they please, letting them interact with the chair in a unique way.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 570 mm x 570 mm x 920 mm
- Tags
- walnut, claro walnut, chair, armchair, leather, upholstery, rocking chair
- Production Technology
- This piece features a welded metal frame that has hand cut walnut accents. The walnut accents slot into the frame and are attached with set screws. The piece required immense attention to detail to get the pieces to set into the metal correctly, especially the curved arm insert. The legs are attached with Festool domino joiner and the cushions are sewn with leather.
- Design Challenge
- The hardest part of this project was the walnut inserts. In order to get the curved arm insert in, the chair needed to be welded together with the insert in, allowing no margin for error or second shot once it was in.
- Research
- This piece rested on precise geometry. Designing a chair requires very subtle angles, which only increases when doing a rocking chair. Add to that the walnut accents and the attention to detail in this piece was immense. Timothy spent weeks designing this piece and going over the math to get it right before starting.
- Inspiration
- Timothy's inspiration for this piece mostly came from his disinterest in armchairs. Seating is one of the most intimate furniture designs as it requires the most physical interaction of the user. By incorporating freely moving cushions on the chair, the user can rock in it as well as adjust while seated by rolling their back into the cushions as needed.
- Project Duration
- The project started in October 2020 in San Francisco and finished in June 2021.
- Operation Flow
- This rocking chair allows for the user to interact with it in many ways. The user can rock forwards and backwards as well as up and down. The cylindrical cushions can spin on their mounting rods and let the user continually adjust while seated.
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