Little Thunder Primary Function: Kadera Mma'sanri by Grasset Francois

Little Thunder Primary Function: Kadera Mma'sanri by Grasset Francois is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award Salaka in Desain Furnitur Competition Category.

SalakaFurnitur· 2020

Little Thunder Primary Function: Kadera Mma'sanri

by Grasset Francois

Client: Briant Sellerie

A' Design Award Salaka Winner in Furnitur Category

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The Design

About Little Thunder Primary Function: Kadera Mma'sanri

Little Thunder iyanaritu kadera ma'sanri iya ripancajiye untu' bola sibawa onrong majjama. Rakkeangnge ripatettong ri yase' vault, iyanaritu bentu' sitengnga silinder iya ripakéyé' ri ahli bangunangngé mula-mulanna. Vault-é mpéréngngi awatangeng iyaro kaderaé namuni ma'péja' bawang paké bahang. Onrong mattudang sibawa passanderengngé ritambaiwi ri bentu' malengko' dasa'é. Iyaro kaderaé ripancaji polé ri panélé aju maéga lapisi' iya ribentu' ri célang battowa. Coppo'na weddingngi rilaka' sibawa maéga rupa warna iyaré'ga risampui sibawa lapisi' aju walnut. Iyaro kaderaé sappana 800 mm lebbaréna, 630 mm laleng, na 730 mm tanré'na.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Salaka

Little Thunder Primary Function: Kadera Mma'sanri iyanaritu pakoro A' Design Award Salaka, pakalebbi iya malompo tongeng iya ripabbere ri desain tingkak pole, cantik sibawa mappakita. Pakoro Salaka iyanaritu karya iya macennning tongeng sibawa kreatif iya mappakita keahlian, bakat sibawa ketajaman pikkiran tau mabbuat. Little Thunder Primary Function: Kadera Mma'sanri ripakkirangngi mancaji karya iya magello, mancaji pakkitaang, profesional sibawa inovatif iya dalleng. Desain pakoro A' Design Award Salaka iyae iyanaritu penemuan iya lebbi riissengngi sibawa ripuji, iya pawangekeng sibawa mappalaong wates seni, sains, desain sibawa teknologi. Little Thunder Primary Function: Kadera Mma'sanri iyanaritu ciptaan iya riennengi tau maega, iya mappabbura keinginan, mappabbere perasaan makessing sibawa mappabbentuk ketakjuban.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This armchair employs a vault shape, which is one of the most robust structure possible with these materials. It also is highly decorative – examples of this architecture can be found going back to antiquity. Little Thunder’s timeless design means it will be a prized piece for years, isn't it the hallmark of a truly environmentally and social responsible design ?
Dimensions & Packaging: Width : 800 mm, depth : 630 mm, Height : 730 mm.
Tags: Armchair, arch, vault, wood, Little Thunder.
Production Technology: After making the foundational decision to adopt an vault structure, the design process progressed rather quickly. The fine-tuning process was meticulous, as we had to account for ergonomic factors. The manufacturing process requires specific skills, including multi-layer wood panels using large moulds. The suggested model is lacquered (with several colour options) or uses walnut wood veneer.
Design Challenge: The challenge was to design a furniture item, visually powerful enough to represent the diversification strategy of the company. It had to be manufactured in small series, ideally by one or several craftsmen.
Research: This armchair was developed for business and home uses. It will fit perfectly in an office or waiting room setting as well as in a living room or home office.
Inspiration: The Little Thunder armchair was born of our desire to create a very geometrically stable seat while using materials rigorously. The idea of a half-cylinder soon became obvious because its structure is so effective. Simply adding a seat and backrest to the basic shape can bring the same strong sensations as a summer thunderstorm.
Project Duration: We first began designing this armchair about a year and a half ago (in early 2018). After a number of sketches and 3D-printed scale models, we adjusted the shape to best suit ergonomic seating positions.
The study and production of the laminated timber armchair were done in Chambéry (Savoy), France.
Operation Flow: This armchair is designed to create a visual impact on its environment. Its shapes and geometric curves give it a highly graphical and surprising character. The lines crisscross but never clash, after numerous attempts to find a clean, comfortable result. Several finishes are offered to best match your desired indoor decoration.
Finally, further studies have yielded versions with wider armrests and strengthened, decorative bases.