The Wink Collection Stoel by Frans Schrofer - Studio Schrofer is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award yn Izer in Meubelûntwerp Competition Category.
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The Wink Collection Stoel
by Frans Schrofer - Studio Schrofer
Client: J. Moreira da Silva & Filhos S.A.
A' Design Award yn Izer Winner in Meubels Category
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About The Wink Collection Stoel
De Wink Collection is in searje sitmeubels dy't itensstuollen, lounge stuollen en barkrukken omfettet. Elk stik hat in konvekse, ellipsfoarmige rêchleuning yn de foarm fan in each, stipe troch slanke, massyf houten poaten. De foarmen wurde makke mei CNC-technology yn kombinaasje mei tradisjonele houtbewurkingsfeardichheden. Anodisearre gietstikken fan metaal ferbine de rêchleuning mei it ûnderstel, wêrtroch't der ekstra sterkte taheakke wurdt wylst de konstruksje licht en iepen bliuwt. De rêchleuning wurdt oanbean yn massyf hout of stoffearre mei skûm as fulling, en duorsum wûne houtsoarten binne ek beskikber. De bûgde foarm fan de rêch stipet lange perioaden fan sittend petear.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award yn Izer
The Wink Collection Stoel is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Izer, in prestisjeuze erkenning foar goede ûntwerpen dy't foldogge oan de profesjonele en yndustriële easken dy't ferwachte wurde fan goed ûntwurpen skeppings. Izerwinners litte grutte feardigens, hege spesjalisaasje, deskundich begryp en kreatyf fermogen fan har makkers sjen. Fan The Wink Collection Stoel wurdt ferwachte dat it in tige heech achte, bewûndere en dierbere skepping is dy't praktysk en ynnovatyf is. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Izer yntegrearret de bêste praktiken fan de sektor en hat feardige technyske skaaimerken ferbûn mei kennis en talint. The Wink Collection Stoel wurdt respektearre foar syn yngeandens en is ûntwurpen om ferbetteringen fan de kwaliteit fan it libben te leverjen dy't helpe de wrâld ta in bettere plak te meitsjen.
Behind the Design
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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.
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