Little Thunder Fauteuil by Grasset Francois

Little Thunder Fauteuil by Grasset Francois is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award an Sëlwer in Miwwelendesign Competition Category.

SëlwerMiwwelen· 2020

Little Thunder Fauteuil

by Grasset Francois

Client: Briant Sellerie

A' Design Award an Sëlwer Winner in Miwwelen Category

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The Design

About Little Thunder Fauteuil

Little Thunder ass e Fauteuil deen fir doheem an um Aarbechtsplaz entworf ginn ass. D'Struktur baséiert op engem Gewëlb, enger Hallefzylinderform, déi an der Architektur zënter der Antiquitéit benotzt gëtt. D'Gewëlb gëtt dem Fauteuil Stäerkt, wärend d'Material spuersam benotzt gëtt. E Sëtz an eng Réckelehn ginn op déi grondleeënd geschwongen Form derbäigesat. De Fauteuil ass aus multi-schichteg Holzpanneauen gemaach, déi a grousse Fuerme geformt sinn. D'Uewerfläch kann a verschidde Faarwe lackéiert oder mat Nossbamfurnéier iwwerzunn ginn. De Fauteuil huet eng Breet vun 800 mm, eng Déift vun 630 mm an eng Héicht vun 730 mm.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award an Sëlwer

Little Thunder Fauteuil 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 Little Thunder Fauteuil 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. Little Thunder Fauteuil 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: 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.