Revolving Especie Fotelja by Zanini de Zanine

Revolving Especie Fotelja by Zanini de Zanine is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Brončana nagrada A' Design Award in Dizajn Namještaja Competition Category.

BronzaNamještaj· 2022

Revolving Especie Fotelja

by Zanini de Zanine

Client: Studio Zanini

Brončana nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Namještaj Category

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The Design

About Revolving Especie Fotelja

Especie je rotirajuća fotelja dizajnirana za upotrebu u zatvorenom i na otvorenom prostoru. Fotelja je izrađena od masivnog drveta dobijenog iz rušenja objekata, koje je brušeno i lakirano. Rotirajuća baza je izrađena od čelika. Sjedište je izrađeno od poliuretana srednje gustine i presvučeno nautičkim tekstilom. Baza je fiksna, dok se sjedište okreće. Naslon za leđa je nagnut kako bi korisniku pružio udobnost i podršku. Kao oslonac za noge može se isporučiti tapacirana klupica. Forma prati volumene masivnog drveta i jasno definisane linije brazilskog namještaja iz 1970-ih godina.

The Recognition

About the Brončana nagrada A' Design Award

Revolving Especie Fotelja je pobjednik Brončane nagrade A' Design Award, visoko prestižnog priznanja koje se dodjeljuje izvanrednim dizajnima što se odlikuju kreativnošću, domišljatošću i oštroumnošću. Brončani pobjednici izdašno su vješti i upečatljivo kreativni artefakti koji potvrđuju golemo iskustvo, maštu i snalažljivost svojih dizajnera. Očekuje se da Revolving Especie Fotelja bude visoko cijenjen, voljen i njegovan predmet koji je izuzetno profesionalan i inovativan. Ovaj dizajn koji je osvojio Brončanu nagradu A' Design Award uključuje najbolje prakse u umjetnosti, nauci, dizajnu i tehnologiji i izvrstan je zbog pažnje posvećene detaljima. Revolving Especie Fotelja sjajno zadovoljava potrebe, dotiče želje, očarava osjećaje i privlači znatiželju.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: The Especie revolving armchair is a contemporary design element that is premised on sustainability through the reuse of demolition wood. It is a versatile and resistant piece of furniture - inspired by the best of Brazilian design from the 70's -, which adapts to both external and internal environments.
Dimensions & Packaging: 70 mm x 75 mm x 72mm
Tags: Armchair, Brazilian Design, Sustainable materials, Zanini´s chair, 70's inpiration
Production Technology: The Especie armchair is manufactured by reusing solid wood from demolition, going through the sanding and varnishing process. Its swivel base is made of steel and its seat, made of medium density polyurethane, is covered with nautical fabric.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenge of the project was during the execution process. The fittings between the metal base and the wooden seat should be made in a way that makes the product resistant, ergonomic and safe for the user.
Research: The research for the production of the Especie armchair began in the designer's passion for the features and materials used in the furniture developed in Brazil during the 70's. Rigid lines and solid wood were outstanding characteristics of this furniture. Allied to this, there was also the idea of sustainability and the reuse of demolition wood, such as peroba and Ipe wood, appeared as an alternative to make the project viable and with an even more special meaning.
Inspiration: The Especie revolving armchair was inspired by the creative force of Brazilian modern design from the 70's. The furniture produced at that time was characterized by the use of solid wood, its volumetry with striking lines, the furniture of the 70's prioritized defined and rigid features. Allied to this, the idea of sustainability and resignification of elements of disposal.
Project Duration: This project has started in November 2021 in Rio de Janeiro and finished in February 2022 in Rio de Janeiro.
Operation Flow: The armchair has a fixed base and swivel seat. Its backrest has the necessary inclination to offer ergonomics and comfort to the user. The armchair can also be sold with the upholstered bench for the footrests.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Zanini, 2022.
Team Members: Designer: Zanini de Zanine
Creative Director: Thyara Torres
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Credito 21 Mobiliario, Poltrona Especie, 2022.
Image #2: Photographer Credito 21 Mobiliario, Poltrona Especie, 2022.
Image #3: Photographer Credito 21 Mobiliario, Poltrona Especie, 2022.
Image #4: Photographer Credito 21 Mobiliario, Poltrona Especie, 2022.
Image #5: Photographer Credito 21 Mobiliario, Poltrona Especie, 2022.