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Modello 09 Stoel by Cass Saldanha

Modello 09 Stoel by Cass Saldanha is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award in Silwer in Meubelontwerp Competition Category.


SilwerMeubels· 2022

Modello 09 Stoel

by Cass Saldanha

Client: SAL+Co

A' Design Award in Silwer Winner in Meubels Category

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The Design

About Modello 09 Stoel

Brasiliaanse Modernisme en Tropikalisme in 'n geometriese vorm. Met reguit lyne en harmoniese konstruksie, het Modello 09 'n sweef-ontwerp wat 'n illusionêre lus skep wat sitplek, bene, rugleuning en armleunings op 'n kenmerkende wyse verbind. Gebou in soliede Burmese hardhout-tiek, geelkoper en rotting-weefsel, omhels die vervaardigingsproses uniek merke en kneusplekke as eretekens van natuurlike materiale.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Silwer

Modello 09 Stoel is 'n wenner van die A' Design Award in Silwer, 'n buitengewoon prestigieuse erkenning wat toegeken word aan topklas-, pragtige en indrukwekkende ontwerpe. Wenners in Silwer is geweldig briljante en uiters kreatiewe werke wat die uitstaande kundigheid, talent en skerpsinnigheid van hul ontwerpers illustreer. Daar word verwag dat Modello 09 Stoel 'n wonderlike vertoonstuk is wat merkwaardig professioneel en diepgaande innoverend is. Hierdie ontwerp wat die A' Design Award in Silwer gewen het, is 'n hoogs noemenswaardige, bewonderde uitvinding wat die grense van kuns, wetenskap, ontwerp en tegnologie bevoordeel en uitbrei. Modello 09 Stoel is 'n wyd beny skepping wat begeertes oproep, positiewe gevoelens bring en verbasing en verwondering wek.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
Modello 09 is a celebration of mobili brasiliani.
With straight lines and geometric construction, the chair holds a suspension form that creates an illusionary loop connecting seat, legs, back and arms in a unique manner. Selected material combination of solid Burmese hardwood teak, brass and cane webbing supports a resistant and strong build.
Dimensions & Packaging
Width 610mm
Depth 787mm
Height 660mm
Seat Height (front) 355mm
Seat Height (back) 255mm
Tags
chair, teak, lounge, seating, wood, brazilian
Production Technology
Following a relatively simple choice of materials, Modello 09 build consists of a combination of rough hardwood, cane fiber and brass. The teak wood is responsible for the overall structure and form character, the angles and geometric shapes balances the warmth of the wood while Brass bars adds technical bond to the structure and the obvious nod to gold as a premium material to balance with a natural wood. The cane webbing, gives to the composition a natural, handmade personality. It’s also an aesthetic element borrowed from Mobiliario Brasileiro broadly used on Latin American furniture design.

Because of the oiled nature of teak wood, the construct is carefully built with epoxy glue, notches and sockets, finished with basic a special mixture of Bees Wax and Teak Oil. Burmese Teak is globally cultivated and all materials on this project are sourced locally.

The result is a curious straight angled shape, without obvious structural support in the backend of the arms while still building a solid contour with improved usability and ergonomics.
Inspiration
Brazilian Modernism, Tropicalism in a geometric body. Modello 09 is an ode to designers like Isay Winfield, Carlos Motta and Lina Bo Bardi. Materials and manufacturing process are based on a philosophy of environmental respect and handcraft love. We uniquely embrace marks and bruises as badges of honor of nature and the natural aspects of the materials. Modello 09 is an example of limited edition artwork.
Team Members
Cass Saldanha

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