Little Thunder Kursi Berlengan by Grasset Francois is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award Perak in Desain Furnitur Competition Category.
PerakFurnitur· 2020
Little Thunder Kursi Berlengan
Client: Briant Sellerie
A' Design Award Perak Winner in Furnitur Category
Verified Award Winner
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About Little Thunder Kursi Berlengan
Little Thunder adalah kursi berlengan yang dirancang untuk hunian dan tempat kerja. Strukturnya didasarkan pada bentuk vault, yaitu bentuk setengah silinder yang telah digunakan dalam arsitektur sejak zaman kuno. Bentuk vault memberikan kekuatan pada kursi berlengan ini sekaligus menggunakan material secara hemat. Sebuah bidang duduk dan sandaran punggung ditambahkan pada bentuk melengkung dasar tersebut. Kursi berlengan ini dibuat dari panel kayu berlapis banyak (multi-layer) yang dibentuk dalam cetakan berukuran besar. Permukaannya dapat dilapisi lak dalam beberapa pilihan warna atau ditutup dengan veneer kayu walnut. Kursi berlengan ini memiliki lebar 800 mm, kedalaman 630 mm, dan tinggi 730 mm.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Perak
Little Thunder Kursi Berlengan adalah pemenang A' Design Award Perak, pengakuan yang sangat bergengsi yang diberikan kepada desain kelas atas yang indah dan mengesankan. Pemenang Perak adalah karya yang sangat cemerlang dan sangat kreatif yang menggambarkan keahlian, bakat, dan ketajaman luar biasa para desainernya. Little Thunder Kursi Berlengan diharapkan menjadi karya yang menakjubkan, etalase keahlian, sangat profesional, dan sangat inovatif. Desain pemenang A' Design Award Perak ini adalah penemuan yang sangat menonjol dan dikagumi yang bermanfaat bagi dan memajukan batas-batas seni, sains, desain, dan teknologi. Little Thunder Kursi Berlengan adalah kreasi yang sangat dicemburui yang membangkitkan keinginan, membawa perasaan positif, dan memercikkan keheranan dan kekaguman.
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.
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