Forma صندلی by Jaewoo Choi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 جایزه آهنی A' Design Award in طراحی مبلمان Competition Category.
آهنمبلمان· 2025
Forma صندلی
by Jaewoo Choi
Client: Jae Choi
جایزه آهنی A' Design Award Winner in مبلمان Category
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About Forma صندلی
فرما صندلی است که از چرم دباغی‌شده با مواد گیاهی، ام‌دی‌اف و فولاد شکل گرفته است. فرم آن بازتفسیری از سیلوئت زین اسب است. چرم با استفاده از قالب‌گیری مرطوب شکل داده شده، یکی از قدیمی‌ترین تکنیک‌های چرم‌دوزی که فرم‌هایی ساختارمند و بادوام ایجاد می‌کند. قالب‌گیری مرطوب امکان انتقال نرم میان بخش‌های نرم و سفت را فراهم می‌کند، از این رو این صندلی هم راحتی و هم پشتیبانی ارائه می‌دهد. ابعاد فرما ۵۶۰ میلی‌متر عرض، ۶۰۵ میلی‌متر عمق و ۶۷۰ میلی‌متر ارتفاع است. این طراحی صنعت سنتی زین‌سازی را با مبلمان معاصر تطبیق می‌دهد.
The Recognition
About the جایزه آهنی A' Design Award
Forma صندلی برنده جایزه آهنی A' Design Award است، شناختی معتبر که به طراحی‌های خوبی اعطا می‌شود که الزامات حرفه‌ای و صنعتی مورد انتظار از آفرینش‌های خوب طراحی‌شده را برآورده می‌کنند. برندگان آهن مهارت بزرگ، تخصص بالا، درک کارشناسانه و ظرفیت خلاقانه سازندگان خود را نشان می‌دهند. از Forma صندلی انتظار می‌رود آفرینشی بسیار ارجمند، ستوده و دوست‌داشتنی باشد که کاربردی و نوآورانه است. این طراحی برنده جایزه آهنی A' Design Award بهترین رویه‌های صنعت را یکپارچه می‌کند و ویژگی‌های فنی شایسته‌ای دارد که با دانش عملی و استعداد پیوند خورده است. Forma صندلی به سبب دقتش محترم است و برای عرضه بهبودهای کیفیت زندگی که به بهتر شدن جهان کمک می‌کنند طراحی شده است.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Forma reinterprets the timeless silhouette of a horse’s saddle through the technique of wet molding to shape leather into intricate, structured forms. This method enhances durability and sculptural precision, allowing for seamless transitions between softness and rigidity. By pushing the boundaries of leather manipulation, Forma highlights materiality, refinement, and fluidity, redefining traditional craftsmanship in modern fabrication while achieving both structural integrity and sculptural rhythm.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Materials: Vegetable Tanned Leather / MDF / Steel
Dimensions: Width 560 mm x Depth 605 mm x Height 670mm - Tags
- Leatherworking, Wet Molding, Material Exploration, Chair, Experimental Furniture Design
- Production Technology
- Since early civilization, leather has been valued for its versatility, offering both comfort and protection. Wet molding, one of the oldest leatherworking techniques, remains a vital method for shaping leather into structured, durable forms. Forma employs this technique to fuse soft and rigid elements with fluidity, achieving structural refinement. By leveraging this process, the design not only preserves traditional craftsmanship but also explores new possibilities in material adaptation and contemporary fabrication techniques.
- Design Challenge
- Wet molding is a centuries-old technique, yet its potential within contemporary design remains largely underexplored. This project challenges conventional applications by experimenting with new shaping methods, testing leather’s adaptability, and refining its structural possibilities. Through material-driven research, it seeks to expand the boundaries of craftsmanship, integrating traditional leatherworking techniques with adaptive design solutions.
- Research
- This project investigates the potential of wet molding through hands-on experimentation, analyzing the material’s flexibility and structural limitations. By studying how leather responds to manipulation, the research informs the development of innovative forms and explores new possibilities in furniture applications. Pushing the boundaries of this traditional craft, the study bridges material experimentation with material-driven design, redefining leather’s role in modern fabrication.
- Inspiration
- Forma is rooted in a deep appreciation for the transformation of raw materials through time-honored craftsmanship. Inspired by the evolution of saddlery, the project reinterprets traditional processes for new creative applications by examining how wet molding—a technique integral to equestrian gear—can be adapted for contemporary design. The interplay of structure and fluidity found in saddlery serves as the foundation for a piece that honors heritage craftsmanship while embracing design refinement.
- Project Duration
- The project started in January 2023 in Providence, Rhode Island, and was completed in May 2023.
- Operation Flow
- Designed to offer both function and sculptural presence, Forma’s structured yet fluid form allows it to serve as a seat while also acting as a statement piece. The careful balance of soft and rigid elements provides both comfort and support, making it a versatile addition to various interior spaces.
- Image Credits
- Image #1: Creator Jaewoo(Jae) Choi, Forma, 2023.
Image #2: Creator Jaewoo(Jae) Choi, Forma, 2023.
Image #3: Creator Jaewoo(Jae) Choi, Forma, 2023.
Image #4: Creator Jaewoo(Jae) Choi, Forma, 2023.
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