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Rollerback Rocker Schaukelstuhl by Timothy Hardman

Rollerback Rocker Schaukelstuhl by Timothy Hardman is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award in Eisen in Möbeldesign Competition Category.


EisenMöbel· 2022

Rollerback Rocker Schaukelstuhl

by Timothy Hardman

Client: Timothy Hardman

A' Design Award in Eisen Winner in Möbel Category

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The Design

About Rollerback Rocker Schaukelstuhl

Rollerback Rocker ist ein Schaukelstuhl für verstellbares, aktives Sitzen. Das geschweißte Metallgestell nimmt handgeschnittene Nussbaumelemente auf, die in die Struktur eingesetzt und mit Madenschrauben fixiert werden. Die zylindrischen Lederpolster drehen sich auf Befestigungsstäben, sodass sitzende Personen sie jederzeit rollen und so die Rückenunterstützung verändern können. Zudem schwingt der Stuhl vor und zurück und bietet damit eine zweite Form der Bewegung. Die Nussbaumeinsätze mildern die Kanten des Metallgestells. Der Stuhl misst 570 mm x 570 mm x 920 mm.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Eisen

Rollerback Rocker Schaukelstuhl ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Eisen, einer prestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für gute Designs, die die beruflichen und industriellen Anforderungen erfüllen, die an gut gestaltete Schöpfungen gestellt werden. Eisen-Gewinner zeigen großes Können, hohe Spezialisierung, fachkundiges Verständnis und die kreative Kapazität ihrer Schöpfer. Von Rollerback Rocker Schaukelstuhl wird erwartet, dass es eine hochgeschätzte, bewunderte und geliebte Schöpfung ist, die praktisch und innovativ ist. Dieses mit dem A' Design Award in Eisen prämierte Design integriert bewährte Branchenverfahren und weist kompetente technische Merkmale in Verbindung mit Know-how und Talent auf. Rollerback Rocker Schaukelstuhl wird für seine Gründlichkeit geschätzt und ist darauf ausgelegt, Verbesserungen der Lebensqualität zu liefern, die dazu beitragen, die Welt zu einem besseren Ort zu machen.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
The Rollerback Rocking chair is a unique combination of materials. The metal frame is accented with hand-cut walnut inserts, giving the piece an detailed accent that allows less severe angles than a pure metal frame. The leather cushions allow for the user to adjust and roll the cylinders as they please, letting them interact with the chair in a unique way.
Dimensions & Packaging
570 mm x 570 mm x 920 mm
Tags
walnut, claro walnut, chair, armchair, leather, upholstery, rocking chair
Production Technology
This piece features a welded metal frame that has hand cut walnut accents. The walnut accents slot into the frame and are attached with set screws. The piece required immense attention to detail to get the pieces to set into the metal correctly, especially the curved arm insert. The legs are attached with Festool domino joiner and the cushions are sewn with leather.
Design Challenge
The hardest part of this project was the walnut inserts. In order to get the curved arm insert in, the chair needed to be welded together with the insert in, allowing no margin for error or second shot once it was in.
Research
This piece rested on precise geometry. Designing a chair requires very subtle angles, which only increases when doing a rocking chair. Add to that the walnut accents and the attention to detail in this piece was immense. Timothy spent weeks designing this piece and going over the math to get it right before starting.
Inspiration
Timothy's inspiration for this piece mostly came from his disinterest in armchairs. Seating is one of the most intimate furniture designs as it requires the most physical interaction of the user. By incorporating freely moving cushions on the chair, the user can rock in it as well as adjust while seated by rolling their back into the cushions as needed.
Project Duration
The project started in October 2020 in San Francisco and finished in June 2021.
Operation Flow
This rocking chair allows for the user to interact with it in many ways. The user can rock forwards and backwards as well as up and down. The cylindrical cushions can spin on their mounting rods and let the user continually adjust while seated.

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