The Wink Collection Cadira by Frans Schrofer - Studio Schrofer

The Wink Collection Cadira by Frans Schrofer - Studio Schrofer is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award de Ferro in Disseny de Mobiliari Competition Category.

FerroMobiliari· 2022

The Wink Collection Cadira

by Frans Schrofer - Studio Schrofer

Client: J. Moreira da Silva & Filhos S.A.

A' Design Award de Ferro Winner in Mobiliari Category

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Colors

The Design

About The Wink Collection Cadira

La Col·lecció Wink és una gamma de seients que inclou cadires de menjador, cadires de saló i cadires de bar. Cada peça té un respatller el·líptic convex amb forma d'ull, sostingut per esveltes potes de fusta massissa. Les formes es produeixen amb tecnologia CNC combinada amb tècniques tradicionals de fusteria. Peces de metall fos anoditzat uneixen el respatller a l'estructura, afegint resistència alhora que mantenen l'estructura lleugera i oberta. El respatller s'ofereix en fusta massissa o folrat amb escuma de suport, i es disposa de fustes d'origen sostenible. La forma corbada del respatller afavoreix llargues estones de conversa assegut.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Ferro

The Wink Collection Cadira és un guanyador del guardó A' Design Award de Ferro, un reconeixement prestigiós concedit a bons dissenys que compleixen els requisits professionals i industrials esperats de creacions ben dissenyades. Els guanyadors de Ferro demostren una gran habilitat, una alta especialització, una comprensió experta i la capacitat creativa dels seus creadors. Es preveu que The Wink Collection Cadira sigui una creació molt apreciada, admirada i estimada que és pràctica i innovadora. Aquest disseny guanyador del guardó A' Design Award de Ferro integra les millors pràctiques del sector i té característiques tècniques competents lligades al coneixement i al talent. The Wink Collection Cadira és respectat per la seva minuciositat i està pensat per oferir millores en la qualitat de vida que ajuden a fer del món un lloc millor.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The Wink employs a combination of CNC technology and traditional wood working skills to achieve the convex elliptical eye shaped backrest and slender massive wooden legs. The anodized metal casting parts between the backrest and frame accentuates the light, transparent construction and design. The oblong signature jeweled accessory continues through the collection: dining, lounge, and bar chairs.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dining Chair Dimensions:
Height: 825 mm
Width: 481 mm
Depth: 488 mm
Seat height: 439 mm
Height of armrest: 653 mm
Tags: Dining Chair, Lounge Chair, Bar Stool, Wooden Chair, JMS, Studio Schrofer, Furniture
Production Technology: JMS continues to master wood materials by using CNC technology combined with traditional wood working skills. This melding of machine and man create new eye popping designs with a contemporary twist leading to a signature style. The slender massive wooden legs of Wink and the convex elliptical eye shaped backrest is a result of This play of technology and tradition. The backrest can be upholstered with foam backing to enhance comfort or in massive wood.
Available in oak, birch or walnut woods.
Design Challenge: To achieve the desired transparency and lightness so that the inherent properties of each material can be enhanced, each element needed to be separately addressed but solved as one entity. Adding a cast metal part in manufacturing process, optimizes production by upholstering the back rest separately while adding strength to its connection to the wooden frame. These designed elements would prevent the heavy appearance of typical massive wooden chairs.
Inspiration: A wink, to tantalize. A visual cue to flirt and attract. An elliptical eye shaped wooden back rest upon finely shaped feminine legs. An embodiment of feminine charms: glimmer, elegance, and strength. The anodized metal casting part adds shine and strength to the seat back, legs are thinly tapered to provide lift and lightness. Armrest detailing of an upper and lower parts provide the embrace.
Sustainably sourced Beech or Ash woods are available for the desired warmth and color.
Project Duration: Wink collection is manufactured in Rebordosa, Portugal. The project is finished and introduced to the market in 2021.
Operation Flow: The back is ergonomically curved and shaped to enable guests to nourish long conversations, diners to linger over multiple course dinners, or professionals cherishing cocktails.
Image Credits: Image 1#: Photographer JMS, Wink Dining, 2021.
Image 2#: Photographer JMS, Wink Lounge, 2021.
Image 3#: Photographer Paulo Carvalho, Wink Lounge, 2021.
Image 4#: Photographer Paulo Carvalho, Wink Dining, 2021.