Infinity Křeslo by Natalia Komarova is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Zlatá cena A' Design Award in Design nábytku Competition Category.

ZlatoNábytek· 2020

Infinity Křeslo

by Natalia Komarova

Client: Alter Ego Studio

Zlatá cena A' Design Award Winner in Nábytek Category

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The Design

About Infinity Křeslo

Hlavní důraz na design křesla Infinity je kladen přesně na opěradlo. Je to odkaz na symbol nekonečna - obrácená číslice osmičky. Je to, jako by změnil svůj tvar při otáčení, nastavení dynamiky čar a opětovném vytvoření nekonečna v několika rovinách. Opěradlo je přitahováno k sobě několika elastickými pásy, které tvoří vnější smyčku, která se také vrací k symbolice nekonečného cyklu života a rovnováhy. Další důraz je kladen na jedinečné skluznice na nohy, které bezpečně upevňují a podepírají boční části křesla stejně jako svorky.

The Recognition

About the Zlatá cena A' Design Award

Infinity Křeslo je vítězem Zlaté ceny A' Design Award, nesmírně prestižního uznání udělovaného prvotřídním, úžasným a vynikajícím designům. Zlatí vítězové jsou mimořádně inovativní, vysoce vizionářské a oslnivě okouzlující výtvory, které odrážejí génia, moudrost a um svých designérů. Očekává se, že Infinity Křeslo bude vysoce oceňovaným, trendy udávajícím a monumentálním vynálezem, který přináší dosud nevídanou hodnotu. Tento design, který získal Zlatou cenu A' Design Award, je velkolepý, respektovaný projekt, který velmi prospívá a posouvá hranice umění, vědy, designu a technologií. Infinity Křeslo vyvolává silné pocity touhy, probouzí vášeň, podporuje kreativitu a fascinuje nás.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The main emphasis of the design is made precisely on the backrest of the armchair. It is as if it changes its shape when turning, setting the dynamics of the lines and recreating the infinity sign in several planes. The backrest is pulled together by several elastic bands that form an external loop, which also returns to the to the symbolism of the cyclic nature of life and balance. The remaining elements of the chair are designed in a minimalist style.
Dimensions & Packaging: width - 830 mm, depth - 770 mm, height - 730 mm
Tags: infinity, armchair infinity, conceptual armchair, unusual armchair, infinity symbol
Production Technology: A simple-shaped cylindrical ottoman is used as a seat, while a medium-sized orthopedic pillow above it supports the user's lower back and ensures a comfortable stay in the armchair for a long time. An additional emphasis is placed on unique legs-skids that securely fix and support the side parts of the armchair just like clamps do. The legs fastening the side edges of the chair can be made of metal or thick plastic, depending on the wishes of the client. Velveteen is used for the soft surfaces of the chair, because we pay attention to the tactile sensations of customers, which are an integral factor affecting the comfortable and long-term use of furniture. The fabric can be made in several colors, both monophonic and providing contrasting shades for the base with a pillow and backrest. Bands should be made of elastic polymer, which securely fastens the back in the center, ensuring a long service life and harmonizing in color with the main palette of the chair.
Design Challenge: We strove to create a comfortable and spacious armchair with a lightened backrest that would meet modern requirements for comfort and convenience, while maintaining its original shape and identity. For a long time we worked on the creation of the backrest, and as a result, a bicycle tire bent in half served as a prototype for its form. We tried several options for the shape of the seat and back, before we came to the final version, in which we were able to achieve a balance of ergonomics, comfort and ease of production.
Research: In recent years, the influence of eastern culture has become increasingly noticeable. We tried to take these trends into account and incorporate elements of Chinese philosophy into our design in order to pay tribute to this rich culture and to allow everyone to give the space of their home or office a certain element of symbolism.
Inspiration: Backrest shape of Infinity armchair is the reference of the infinity symbol - an inverted figure of eight. In Chinese culture this sign personifies two worlds - darkness and light - Yin and Yang - death and birth. This infinity of perfection in the combination of masculine and feminine was laid in the basis of the design. It offers a user not only a new vision in the design of a piece of furniture, but also introduces a symbolism into the atmosphere for connoisseurs of spiritual practices.
Project Duration: Design of the Infinity armchair was developed in July 2019. The start of production is planned for Autumn 2019.
Operation Flow: The potential owner will simply disassemble the armchair into its component parts without any outside help in order to carry out the cleaning of each individual element. The pouf is freely taken out of the loop - you just need to lift it up and pull it towards you. The bent backrest holds firmly due to the legs-clamps and its specific shape, enveloping the pouf. Thus, when assembling the chair, a minimum of fastenings and additional elements are used, which makes its production simple and further use convenient.
Team Members: Nikita Nekhoroshev
Image Credits: Natalia Komarova