Revolving Especie Kursi Lengan by Zanini de Zanine is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award Perunggu in Desain Prabot Competition Category.
PerungguPrabot· 2022
Revolving Especie Kursi Lengan
Client: Studio Zanini
A' Design Award Perunggu Winner in Prabot Category
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About Revolving Especie Kursi Lengan
Especie iku kursi lengan sing bisa mubeng, dirancang kanggo digunakake ing njero lan njaba omah. Kursi lengan iki digawe saka kayu utuh sing dijupuk saka bangunan bongkaran, sing banjur diamplas lan dipernis. Dhasar sing bisa mubeng digawe saka waja. Dhudhukan lungguh digawe saka polyurethane kerapetan medium lan dilapisi kain nautika. Dhasar iki tetep ora obah nalika dhudhukan lungguhe mubeng. Sendhenane digawe miring kanggo menehi kanyamanan lan panyengkuyung marang penggunane. Bangku sing dilapisi kain bisa disedhiyakake kanggo dadi papan ndhelehake sikil. Wujude nuruti volume kayu utuh lan garis-garis sing gathok saka mebel Brasil taun 1970-an.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Perunggu
Revolving Especie Kursi Lengan menang A' Design Award Perunggu, pangenalan sing prestisius banget sing diparingake marang desain sing luar biasa sing dicirikake dening kreativitas, kapinteran lan kaweruh sing landhep. Pemenang Perunggu iku artefak sing trampil banget lan kreatif banget sing mbuktekake pengalaman sing jembar, imajinasi lan kapinteran para desainer. Revolving Especie Kursi Lengan dikarepake dadi barang sing dihargai banget, dikagumi lan ditresnani, profesional lan inovatif banget. Desain sing menang A' Design Award Perunggu iki ngemot praktik sing paling apik ing seni, sains, desain lan teknologi, lan apik banget ing perhatiane marang rincian. Revolving Especie Kursi Lengan nyukupi kabutuhan kanthi apik, nutul kekarepan, ngaya rasa lan narik rasa pengin weruh.
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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