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Revolving Especie Fautuèlh by Zanini de Zanine

Revolving Especie Fautuèlh by Zanini de Zanine is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award de Bronze in Dissènh de Mobilièr Competition Category.


BronzeMobilièr· 2022

Revolving Especie Fautuèlh

by Zanini de Zanine

Client: Studio Zanini

A' Design Award de Bronze Winner in Mobilièr Category

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The Design

About Revolving Especie Fautuèlh

Especie es un fautuèlh pivotant concebut per un usatge tan intèrior coma extèrior. Lo fautuèlh es fach de fusta massissa recuperada de demolicion, ponchada e vernissada. La basa pivotanta es de metal. Lo sèti es fach de poliuretan de densitat mejana e cobèrt de teissut nautic. La basa es fixa mentre lo sèti pivota. Lo respatle es inclinat per ofrir confòrt e sosten a l'utilizaire. Un banc capitonat pòt èsser provesit coma repausapès. La forma sègue los volumes de fusta massissa e las linhas definidas del mòble brasilièr dels ans 1970.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronze

Revolving Especie Fautuèlh a ganhat la distincion A' Design Award de Bronze, una reconeissença plan prestigiosa acordada a de designs excellents que se destrian per la creativitat, l'engenh e la finessa. Los ganhaires del Bronze son d'artefactes largament abils e sorprenentament creatius que provan la vasta experiéncia, l'imaginacion e l'engenhositat de lors designers. S'espèra que Revolving Especie Fautuèlh siá un objècte fòrça considerat, admirat e estimat, notablament professional e innovant. Aqueste design ganhaire de la distincion A' Design Award de Bronze integra las melhoras practicas de l'art, de la sciéncia, del design e de la tecnologia e es excellent per son atencion al detalh. Revolving Especie Fautuèlh satisfa esplendidament los besonhs, toca los desirs, encanta los sentiments e interèssa la curiositat.

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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