Little Thunder Seza misy sandry by Grasset Francois

Little Thunder Seza misy sandry by Grasset Francois is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award Volafotsy in Famolavolana Fanaka Competition Category.

VolafotsyFanaka· 2020

Little Thunder Seza misy sandry

by Grasset Francois

Client: Briant Sellerie

A' Design Award Volafotsy Winner in Fanaka Category

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The Design

About Little Thunder Seza misy sandry

Little Thunder dia seza misy sandry natao ho an'ny trano fonenana sy ny toeram-piasana. Ny firafitry ny fananganana dia mifototra amin'ny "vault", endrika sisin-tsafo-tsotra ampiasaina amin'ny maritrano hatramin'ny fahagola. Ny "vault" no manome hery ny seza nefa mampiasa fitaovana kely fotsiny. Ny fipetrahana sy ny fiankinana dia nampiana tamin'ilay endrika miolikolika fototra. Ilay seza dia vita amin'ny takelaka hazo maro sosona novolavolaina tamin'ny endrika lehibe. Ny ambony dia azo lalaorina amin'ny loko maro na saronana veneer avy amin'ny hazo walnut. Ilay seza dia mirefy 800 mm ny sakany, 630 mm ny halaliny ary 730 mm ny haavony.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Volafotsy

Nandresy ny A' Design Award Volafotsy ny famolavolana Little Thunder Seza misy sandry, fankasitrahana malaza be omena ny famolavolana ambaratonga ambony, tsara tarehy ary mahavariana. Ny mpandresy Volafotsy dia asa mamirapiratra dia mamirapiratra ary mamorona dia mamorona izay maneho ny fahaizana, ny talenta ary ny fahamaotinan-tsain'ny mpamolavola azy. Andrasana ho asa mahagaga, ohatra tsara, mahay amin'ny asa ary vaovao amin'ny halalin-tsaina ny famolavolana Little Thunder Seza misy sandry. Ity famolavolana nandresy ny A' Design Award Volafotsy ity dia fikarohana miavaka be ary ankafizina izay mahasoa ary mampandroso ny sisintanin'ny zavakanto, ny siansa, ny famolavolana ary ny teknolojia. Ny famolavolana Little Thunder Seza misy sandry dia famoronana mahazo fitaka be izay mamaly ny faniriana, mitondra fihetseham-po tsara ary mamelona fahagagana sy fahatalanjonana.

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.