Little Thunder Fotèy by Grasset Francois

Little Thunder Fotèy by Grasset Francois is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award Ajan in Dezayn Mèb Competition Category.

AjanMèb· 2020

Little Thunder Fotèy

by Grasset Francois

Client: Briant Sellerie

A' Design Award Ajan Winner in Mèb Category

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The Design

About Little Thunder Fotèy

Little Thunder se yon fotèy ki fèt pou kay ak espas travay. Estrikti a baze sou yon vout, yon fòm mwatye-silenn yo itilize nan achitekti depi tan lontan. Vout la bay fotèy la fòs pandan l ap itilize materyèl yo ak ekonomi. Yo ajoute yon chèz ak yon do sou fòm koube debaz la. Fotèy la fèt ak panno bwa milti-kouch ki fòme nan gwo moul. Sifas la kapab laker nan plizyè koulè oswa kouvri ak veni nwa. Fotèy la mezire 800 mm nan lajè, 630 mm nan pwofondè epi 730 mm nan wotè.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Ajan

Little Thunder Fotèy se yon ganyan A' Design Award Ajan, yon rekonesans ki gen yon prestij enmans yo bay design nivo siperyè, bèl anpil e enpresyonan. Ganyan Ajan yo se travay ki trè briyan e ki trè kreyatif ki montre ekspètiz, talan ak finès designer yo. Yo atann Little Thunder Fotèy pou se yon bèl travay modèl, remakab nan pwofesyonalis e ki gen gwo inovasyon. Design sa a ki ganyen A' Design Award Ajan se yon envansyon trè remakab, admire ki pote benefis e ki pouse limit atizay, syans, design ak teknoloji. Little Thunder Fotèy se yon kreyasyon anpil moun jalou ki reveye dezi, ki pote santiman pozitif e ki limen sipriz ak mèvèy.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This armchair employs a vault shape, which is one of the most robust structure possible with these materials. It also is highly decorative – examples of this architecture can be found going back to antiquity. Little Thunder’s timeless design means it will be a prized piece for years, isn't it the hallmark of a truly environmentally and social responsible design ?
Dimensions & Packaging: Width : 800 mm, depth : 630 mm, Height : 730 mm.
Tags: Armchair, arch, vault, wood, Little Thunder.
Production Technology: After making the foundational decision to adopt an vault structure, the design process progressed rather quickly. The fine-tuning process was meticulous, as we had to account for ergonomic factors. The manufacturing process requires specific skills, including multi-layer wood panels using large moulds. The suggested model is lacquered (with several colour options) or uses walnut wood veneer.
Design Challenge: The challenge was to design a furniture item, visually powerful enough to represent the diversification strategy of the company. It had to be manufactured in small series, ideally by one or several craftsmen.
Research: This armchair was developed for business and home uses. It will fit perfectly in an office or waiting room setting as well as in a living room or home office.
Inspiration: The Little Thunder armchair was born of our desire to create a very geometrically stable seat while using materials rigorously. The idea of a half-cylinder soon became obvious because its structure is so effective. Simply adding a seat and backrest to the basic shape can bring the same strong sensations as a summer thunderstorm.
Project Duration: We first began designing this armchair about a year and a half ago (in early 2018). After a number of sketches and 3D-printed scale models, we adjusted the shape to best suit ergonomic seating positions.
The study and production of the laminated timber armchair were done in Chambéry (Savoy), France.
Operation Flow: This armchair is designed to create a visual impact on its environment. Its shapes and geometric curves give it a highly graphical and surprising character. The lines crisscross but never clash, after numerous attempts to find a clean, comfortable result. Several finishes are offered to best match your desired indoor decoration.
Finally, further studies have yielded versions with wider armrests and strengthened, decorative bases.