Modello 09 Cathair by Cass Saldanha is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Duais Airgid A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Àirneis Competition Category.

AirgeadÀirneis· 2022

Modello 09 Cathair

by Cass Saldanha

Client: SAL+Co

Duais Airgid A' Design Award Winner in Àirneis Category

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The Design

About Modello 09 Cathair

Nuadh-aoiseachas Bhraisileach agus Tropicalismo ann an corp geomatrach. Le loidhnichean dìreach agus togail cho-chòrdail, tha dealbhadh crochaidh aig Modello 09 a chruthaicheas lùb mealltach a' ceangal an t-suidheachan, na casan, an cùl agus na gàirdeanan ann an dòigh air leth. Air a thogail ann an teak cruaidh-fhiodh soladach Burmais, umha agus lìon chuilce, tha am pròiseas saothrachaidh gu sònraichte a' gabhail ri comharran agus brùithean mar shuaicheantais urraim de stuthan nàdarra.

The Recognition

About the Duais Airgid A' Design Award

Tha Modello 09 Cathair air Duais Airgid A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh gu math urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean den chiad ìre, àlainn agus drùidhteach. Tha buannaichean Airgid nan obraichean anabarrach boillsgeach agus gu math cruthachail a nochdas sàr-eòlas, tàlant agus geurchuis an luchd-dealbhaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Modello 09 Cathair na obair mhìorbhaileach, na sàr-eisimpleir a tha gu sònraichte proifeiseanta agus gu domhainn ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Airgid A' Design Award na innleachd glè fhaicsinneach, ion-mholta a bhrosnaicheas crìochan ealain, saidheans, dealbhaidh agus teicneolais. Tha Modello 09 Cathair na chruthachadh air a bheil mòran eud, a dhùisgeas miannan, a bheir faireachdainnean math agus a thogas iongnadh is miorbhail.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Modello 09 is a celebration of mobili brasiliani.
With straight lines and geometric construction, the chair holds a suspension form that creates an illusionary loop connecting seat, legs, back and arms in a unique manner. Selected material combination of solid Burmese hardwood teak, brass and cane webbing supports a resistant and strong build.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 610mm
Depth 787mm
Height 660mm
Seat Height (front) 355mm
Seat Height (back) 255mm
Tags: chair, teak, lounge, seating, wood, brazilian
Production Technology: Following a relatively simple choice of materials, Modello 09 build consists of a combination of rough hardwood, cane fiber and brass. The teak wood is responsible for the overall structure and form character, the angles and geometric shapes balances the warmth of the wood while Brass bars adds technical bond to the structure and the obvious nod to gold as a premium material to balance with a natural wood. The cane webbing, gives to the composition a natural, handmade personality. It’s also an aesthetic element borrowed from Mobiliario Brasileiro broadly used on Latin American furniture design.

Because of the oiled nature of teak wood, the construct is carefully built with epoxy glue, notches and sockets, finished with basic a special mixture of Bees Wax and Teak Oil. Burmese Teak is globally cultivated and all materials on this project are sourced locally.

The result is a curious straight angled shape, without obvious structural support in the backend of the arms while still building a solid contour with improved usability and ergonomics.
Inspiration: Brazilian Modernism, Tropicalism in a geometric body. Modello 09 is an ode to designers like Isay Winfield, Carlos Motta and Lina Bo Bardi. Materials and manufacturing process are based on a philosophy of environmental respect and handcraft love. We uniquely embrace marks and bruises as badges of honor of nature and the natural aspects of the materials. Modello 09 is an example of limited edition artwork.
Team Members: Cass Saldanha