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Literary Стол by Grasset Francois

Literary Стол by Grasset Francois is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Бронзена награда A' Design Award in Дизајн на мебел Competition Category.


БронзенаМебел· 2021

Literary Стол

by Grasset Francois

Client: François GRASSET Design

Бронзена награда A' Design Award Winner in Мебел Category

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The Design

About Literary Стол

Литерари е стол што може да се реди еден врз друг, инспириран од светот на литературата. Наслонот и седиштето ги преземаат кривините на отворените страници од книга. Столот е изработен на минималистички начин, така што сличноста со книга останува јасна, додека функцијата за седење е зачувана. Извиените делови се формирани од пресуван и калапиран поликарбонат и се прикачени на цевчеста челична основа со дијаметар од 22 мм. Целата конструкција е лакирана. Столот мери 420 мм во ширина, 440 мм во длабочина и 840 мм во висина. Повеќе столови можат да се наредат еден врз друг за складирање.

The Recognition

About the Бронзена награда A' Design Award

Literary Стол е добитник на Бронзената награда A' Design Award, високо престижно признание што се доделува на извонредни дизајни што се одликуваат со креативност, генијалност и лукавост. Бронзените добитници се доволно вешти и воодушевувачки креативни творби што го потврдуваат огромното искуство, имагинација и снаодливост на нивните дизајнери. Се очекува Literary Стол да биде високо ценет, восхитуван и сакан предмет, значајно професионален и иновативен. Овој дизајн со Бронзена награда ги вклучува најдобрите практики во уметноста, науката, дизајнот и технологијата и се одликува со внимание кон деталите. Literary Стол одлично ги задоволува потребите, ги допира желбите, ги маѓепсува чувствата и ја буди љубопитноста.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
Gargantua read "with his eyes sitting on his book". Formed like the curves of a book, the chair offers the reader a whimsical perspective; a characteristic that allows the reader to lose themselves in fantasy. The chair's unique profile gives it an instantly recognisable visual signature that attracts attention. Once the reader has finished their book, the chair can be stacked for storage.
Dimensions & Packaging
Dimensions : W 420 x D 440 x H 840 mm.
Tags
Chair, book, literature, writing.
Production Technology
The chair is constructed from a 22 mm tubular steel frame and a pressed moulded polycarbonate seat and backrest. The entire structure is lacquered. The chair is stackable.
Design Challenge
The challenge we faced in designing this chair was to make sure that the conceptual form of an open book was also functional. The curves had to be noticeable enough to play their metaphorical role, yet remain sufficiently understated so they would still fulfil their function as a seat. Proposing a book design that was too realistic would have restricted the imagination, so this was never the idea.
Research
With the "Literary" chair, we have sought to develop a seat that "communicates" an invitation to meditation and escape. The chair had to be functional and delicate, it had to open up space and allow everyone a projection into their dreams. We also wanted the chair to have a striking visual effect. The curvature of the backrest and seat were therefore formed to resemble the pages of a book, a universal object known to all.
Inspiration
A small, spiritual and dreamy chair inspired directly by the world of literature. We bask there as though sitting in an open book. A book of adventure, philosophy or perhaps even poetry... The chair has an elegant silhouette, with a minimalist craftsmanship designed around the symbol itself. She dresses in white for a conceptual look; in colours when she wants to be more flirtatious. It will be possible to print messages, images on the chair.
Project Duration
the project was designed during the year 2020 in France.
Operation Flow
A small, spiritual and dreamy chair that evokes the world of literature through the iconic object of a book. The backrest and seat take on the characteristic curves of open pages. The chair has been crafted in a minimalist fashion in order to focus on this resemblance, and to let the imagination be carried away by the rich worlds of writing. The curved parts are made of polycarbonate that are attached to a 22 mm tubular steel base. The chair is designed to be stackable.
Team Members
Grasset François

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