Revolving Especie Sella Bracchialis by Zanini de Zanine is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum in Designatio Supellectilis Competition Category.
AesSupellex· 2022
Revolving Especie Sella Bracchialis
Client: Studio Zanini
Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum Winner in Supellex Category
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About Revolving Especie Sella Bracchialis
Textus Libri: Especie est sella bracchialis versatilis, tam ad usum interiorem quam exteriorem destinata. Sella ex solido ligno ex demolitionibus recuperato conficitur, quod expolitur et vernice induitur. Basis versatilis ex chalybe facta est. Sedile ex polyurethano mediae densitatis constat et panno nautico tegitur. Basis fixa manet dum sedile circumvertitur. Dorsale inclinatur ut commoditatem et sustentationem utenti praebeat. Scamnum vestitum tamquam pedum sustentaculum praeberi potest. Forma voluminibus solidi ligni et lineis definitis supellectilis Brasilianae annorum MCMLXX sequitur.
The Recognition
About the Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum
Revolving Especie Sella Bracchialis victor est Praemii A' Design Award Aeneum, honoris multum aestimati formis egregiis, creandi ingenio, sollertia et acumine insignibus dati. Victores Aenei opera perita et mire creandi sunt, quae experientiam, imaginationem et solertiam auctorum suorum confirmant. Exspectatur Revolving Especie Sella Bracchialis rem multum aestimatam, admiratam et carissimam, notabiliter professionalem et novam fore. Haec forma Aeneo victa optimas consuetudines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae amplectitur et in cura minutiarum excellit. Revolving Especie Sella Bracchialis necessitates egregie explet, cupiditates tangit, sensus capit et curiositatem allicit.
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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