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Mobius Seggia by William Ridley-Smith

Mobius Seggia by William Ridley-Smith is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award d'Argentu in Disignu di Mubilia Competition Category.


ArgentuMubilia· 2023

Mobius Seggia

by William Ridley-Smith

Client: Will Ridley-Smith

A' Design Award d'Argentu Winner in Mubilia Category

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The Design

About Mobius Seggia

A banda di Möbius hè un ughjettu matematicu di qualità fisiche è matematiche interessanti, custruitu cun un solu latu è un solu bordu. U disignu hè una incarnazione di l'infinità, criendu un sintimentu di fluidità, di muvimentu senza fine. A so forma permette à questa pezza di mischjà forma è funzione. A Seggia Möbius hè un riflessu di a bella relazione trà a matematica è u disignu.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award d'Argentu

Mobius Seggia hè un vincitore di u premiu A' Design Award d'Argentu, una ricunniscenza straordinariamente prestigiosa attribuita à i disegni di alta gamma, splendidi è impressiunanti. I vincitori d'Argentu sò opere tremendamente brillanti è estremamente creative chì illustranu l'espertisa, u talentu è l'acutezza eccezziunali di i so disegnatori. Si aspetta chì Mobius Seggia sia una opera maravigliosa di mostra, rimarchevulemente prufessiunale è prufondamente innuvatrice. Stu disegnu vincitore di u premiu A' Design Award d'Argentu hè una invenzione assai nutevule è ammirata chì benefizia è allarga i limiti di l'arte, di a scienza, di u disegnu è di a tecnulugia. Mobius Seggia hè una creazione assai invidiata chì evoca disideri, introduce sentimenti pusitivi è accende stupore è maraviglia.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
The Mobius strip is a mathematical object of most unique physical and mathematical qualities, constructed with only a single side and a single edge. These qualities have been utilised in the Mobius Chair to create an intriguing, timeless piece. The bold design is an embodiment of infinity, creating a feeling of fluidity, of never-ending movement. Its unique shape and structure allow this piece to blend form and function, creating a comfortable piece that may also serve as work of art.
Dimensions & Packaging
Width 1700 mm x Depth 780 mm x Height 1000 mm
Tags
Furniture, metal, chair, avant garde, art
Production Technology
The Mobius Chair is constructed through the use of multiple sections of cast iron. These sections are subsequently welded together. With a rough finish, the chair is then spray painted a deep blue.
Design Challenge
The challenge of the Mobius Chair is ensuring that when in use, it is able to sufficiently support an individual and place them such that the chair is not tipped by one’s weight.
Research
This design emerged from an exploration of mathematics and the underlying beauty of complex geometry.
Inspiration
The Mobius Chair was inspired by the beauty and complexity of mathematics. The mobius strip’s shape has been translated into the chair’s design, creating a continuous loop that appears to have no beginning or end, granting it a feeling of fluidity and authenticity. This design seeks to challenge traditional notions of form and function, offering a unique user experience while being aesthetically striking. The design is a testament to the power of mathematical concepts in art and design.
Project Duration
Mobius Chair was designed in February 2023 in Sydney.
Operation Flow
Due to it's intriguing design, the Mobius Chair can be displayed as an art piece, a display stand or as a functional piece of furniture. The chair's construction allows it to flex when in use, easing the user into a comfortable position.

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