Modello 09 Stull by Cass Saldanha is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award an Sëlwer in Miwwelendesign Competition Category.

SëlwerMiwwelen· 2022

Modello 09 Stull

by Cass Saldanha

Client: SAL+Co

A' Design Award an Sëlwer Winner in Miwwelen Category

24,215

Verified Award Winner

Verify Award Status for #136288

View at A' Design Award Press Release Award Badge

Colors

The Design

About Modello 09 Stull

Brasilianesche Modernismus an Tropicalismo an engem geometresche Kierper. Mat riichte Linnen an enger harmonescher Konstruktioun weist de Modello 09 e schwiewend Design, dat eng illusoresch Schleef entstoen léisst, déi Sëtz, Been, Réck an Ärem op eng distinktiv Aart verbënnt. Aus massivem birmanesche Häerzdholz Teak, Messing a Rotanggeflecht gebaut, ëmarmt de Fabrikatiounsprozess eenzegaarteg Markéierunge a Blessuren als Éierzeechene vu natierlech Materialie.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award an Sëlwer

Modello 09 Stull ass e Gewënner vum A' Design Award an Sëlwer, enger aussergewéinlech prestigiéiser Unerkennung, déi un Designe vun der héchster Qualitéit, prächteg a beandrockend vergi gëtt. Sëlwer-Gewënner si bemierkenswäert brillant a ganz kreativ Wierker, déi d'erausragend Expertise, d'Talent an d'Schaarfsënnegkeet vun hire Designer weisen. Et gëtt erwaart, datt Modello 09 Stull e wonnerbart, mustergëlteg, bemierkenswäert professionellt an déif innovatiivt Wierk ass. Dëst mam Sëlwer ausgezeechent Design ass eng bemierkenswäert, bewonnert Erfindung, déi dozou bäidréit, d'Grenze vun der Konscht, der Wëssenschaft, vum Design an der Technologie ze erweideren. Modello 09 Stull ass eng Kreatioun, op déi vill neidesch sinn, déi Wënsch erweckt, positiv Gefiller bréngt an Erstaunen a Wonner erweckt.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Modello 09 is a celebration of mobili brasiliani.
With straight lines and geometric construction, the chair holds a suspension form that creates an illusionary loop connecting seat, legs, back and arms in a unique manner. Selected material combination of solid Burmese hardwood teak, brass and cane webbing supports a resistant and strong build.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 610mm
Depth 787mm
Height 660mm
Seat Height (front) 355mm
Seat Height (back) 255mm
Tags: chair, teak, lounge, seating, wood, brazilian
Production Technology: Following a relatively simple choice of materials, Modello 09 build consists of a combination of rough hardwood, cane fiber and brass. The teak wood is responsible for the overall structure and form character, the angles and geometric shapes balances the warmth of the wood while Brass bars adds technical bond to the structure and the obvious nod to gold as a premium material to balance with a natural wood. The cane webbing, gives to the composition a natural, handmade personality. It’s also an aesthetic element borrowed from Mobiliario Brasileiro broadly used on Latin American furniture design.

Because of the oiled nature of teak wood, the construct is carefully built with epoxy glue, notches and sockets, finished with basic a special mixture of Bees Wax and Teak Oil. Burmese Teak is globally cultivated and all materials on this project are sourced locally.

The result is a curious straight angled shape, without obvious structural support in the backend of the arms while still building a solid contour with improved usability and ergonomics.
Inspiration: Brazilian Modernism, Tropicalism in a geometric body. Modello 09 is an ode to designers like Isay Winfield, Carlos Motta and Lina Bo Bardi. Materials and manufacturing process are based on a philosophy of environmental respect and handcraft love. We uniquely embrace marks and bruises as badges of honor of nature and the natural aspects of the materials. Modello 09 is an example of limited edition artwork.
Team Members: Cass Saldanha