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Revolving Especie Fauteuil by Zanini de Zanine

Revolving Especie Fauteuil by Zanini de Zanine is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award yn Brûns in Meubelûntwerp Competition Category.


BrûnsMeubels· 2022

Revolving Especie Fauteuil

by Zanini de Zanine

Client: Studio Zanini

A' Design Award yn Brûns Winner in Meubels Category

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The Design

About Revolving Especie Fauteuil

Especie is in draaibere fauteuil dy't ûntwurpen is foar sawol binnen- as bûtengebrûk. De fauteuil is makke fan massyf hout dat weromwûn is út sloop, dat skuorre en fernisse is. It draaifoet is makke fan stiel. De sitting is makke fan polyurethaan mei in middelste tichtheid en bekledin mei nautysk stof. It foet stiet fêst, wylst de sitting draait. De rêchleuning is skean om komfort en stipe te bieden oan de brûker. In bekleide bank kin levere wurde as fuotstipe. De foarm folget de massyf houten volumes en definieare linen fan Brazyljaanske meuebels út de jierren '70.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award yn Brûns

Revolving Especie Fauteuil is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Brûns, in heech prestisjeuze erkenning foar treflike ûntwerpen dy't har ûnderskiede troch kreativiteit, fernuft en tûkens. Brûnswinners binne tige feardige en opfallend kreative artefakten dy't de grutte ûnderfining, ferbylding en betochtsumens fan har ûntwerpers befêstigje. Fan Revolving Especie Fauteuil wurdt ferwachte dat it in tige heech achte, bewûndere en dierber objekt is dat opmerklik profesjoneel en ynnovatyf is. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Brûns yntegrearret de bêste praktiken yn keunst, wittenskip, ûntwerp en technology en is treflik om syn omtinken foar detail. Revolving Especie Fauteuil foldocht behoeften prachtich, reitsjet winsken, betsjoeveret gefoelens en sprekt nijsgjirrigens oan.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
The Especie revolving armchair is a contemporary design element that is premised on sustainability through the reuse of demolition wood. It is a versatile and resistant piece of furniture - inspired by the best of Brazilian design from the 70's -, which adapts to both external and internal environments.
Dimensions & Packaging
70 mm x 75 mm x 72mm
Tags
Armchair, Brazilian Design, Sustainable materials, Zanini´s chair, 70's inpiration
Production Technology
The Especie armchair is manufactured by reusing solid wood from demolition, going through the sanding and varnishing process. Its swivel base is made of steel and its seat, made of medium density polyurethane, is covered with nautical fabric.
Design Challenge
The biggest challenge of the project was during the execution process. The fittings between the metal base and the wooden seat should be made in a way that makes the product resistant, ergonomic and safe for the user.
Research
The research for the production of the Especie armchair began in the designer's passion for the features and materials used in the furniture developed in Brazil during the 70's. Rigid lines and solid wood were outstanding characteristics of this furniture. Allied to this, there was also the idea of sustainability and the reuse of demolition wood, such as peroba and Ipe wood, appeared as an alternative to make the project viable and with an even more special meaning.
Inspiration
The Especie revolving armchair was inspired by the creative force of Brazilian modern design from the 70's. The furniture produced at that time was characterized by the use of solid wood, its volumetry with striking lines, the furniture of the 70's prioritized defined and rigid features. Allied to this, the idea of sustainability and resignification of elements of disposal.
Project Duration
This project has started in November 2021 in Rio de Janeiro and finished in February 2022 in Rio de Janeiro.
Operation Flow
The armchair has a fixed base and swivel seat. Its backrest has the necessary inclination to offer ergonomics and comfort to the user. The armchair can also be sold with the upholstered bench for the footrests.
Patents
Copyrights belong to Zanini, 2022.
Team Members
Designer: Zanini de Zanine
Creative Director: Thyara Torres
Image Credits
Image #1: Photographer Credito 21 Mobiliario, Poltrona Especie, 2022.
Image #2: Photographer Credito 21 Mobiliario, Poltrona Especie, 2022.
Image #3: Photographer Credito 21 Mobiliario, Poltrona Especie, 2022.
Image #4: Photographer Credito 21 Mobiliario, Poltrona Especie, 2022.
Image #5: Photographer Credito 21 Mobiliario, Poltrona Especie, 2022.

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