Revolving Especie Fonksyon Prensipal: Fotèy by Zanini de Zanine

Revolving Especie Fonksyon Prensipal: Fotèy by Zanini de Zanine is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award Bwonz in Dezayn Mèb Competition Category.

BwonzMèb· 2022

Revolving Especie Fonksyon Prensipal: Fotèy

by Zanini de Zanine

Client: Studio Zanini

A' Design Award Bwonz Winner in Mèb Category

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The Design

About Revolving Especie Fonksyon Prensipal: Fotèy

Tèks Liv: Especie se yon fotèy ki vire fèt pou itilize ni anndan ni deyò. Fotèy la fèt ak bwa mas ki soti nan demolisyon, li poli epi vènisaj. Baz ki vire a fèt ak asye. Chèz la fèt ak polireran mwayen dansite epi kouvri ak twal nòtik. Baz la fikse pandan chèz la vire. Dosye a enkline pou ofri konfò ak sipò bay itilizatè a. Yo ka founi yon ban matlase pou sèvi kòm apiye pye. Fòm nan swiv volim bwa mas yo ak liy byen defini nan mèb Brezilyen ane 1970 yo.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Bwonz

Revolving Especie Fonksyon Prensipal: Fotèy se yon ganyan A' Design Award Bwonz, yon rekonesans ki gen anpil prestij yo bay design ekselan ki make pa kreyativite, enjenyozite ak finès. Ganyan Bwonz yo se objè ki abil anpil e ki kreyatif nan fason ki frape, ki otantifye gwo eksperyans, imajinasyon ak debouyaj designer yo. Yo atann Revolving Especie Fonksyon Prensipal: Fotèy pou se yon objè anpil moun estime, admire e renmen, ki pwofesyonèl e inovatè nan fason remakab. Design sa a ki ganyen A' Design Award Bwonz enkòpore pi bon pratik nan atizay, syans, design ak teknoloji, e li ekselan pou atansyon li bay detay. Revolving Especie Fonksyon Prensipal: Fotèy satisfè bezwen yon fason espledid, li touche dezi, li chame santiman e li atire kiryozite.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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.