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The Wink Collection Stol by Frans Schrofer - Studio Schrofer

The Wink Collection Stol by Frans Schrofer - Studio Schrofer is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award i Järn in Möbeldesign Competition Category.


JärnMöbler· 2022

The Wink Collection Stol

by Frans Schrofer - Studio Schrofer

Client: J. Moreira da Silva & Filhos S.A.

A' Design Award i Järn Winner in Möbler Category

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Colors

The Design

About The Wink Collection Stol

Wink-kollektionen är en serie sittmöbler som omfattar matstolar, fåtöljer och barstolar. Varje möbel har en konvex, elliptisk ryggstöd formad som ett öga, buret av slanka ben i massivt trä. Formerna framställs med CNC-teknik i kombination med traditionellt trähantverk. Anodiserade gjutna metalldelar fogar samman ryggstödet med stommen, vilket ger extra styrka samtidigt som strukturen förblir lätt och öppen. Ryggstödet erbjuds i massivt trä eller stoppat med skumgummi, och hållbart uttaget trä finns som alternativ. Den böjda ryggformen ger stöd under långa stunder av samtal i sittande position.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Järn

The Wink Collection Stol är vinnare av A' Design Award i Järn, ett prestigefyllt erkännande som tilldelas bra designverk som uppfyller de professionella och industriella krav som förväntas av välgjorda skapelser. Järnvinnare visar stor skicklighet, hög specialisering, expertförståelse och skaparnas kreativa förmåga. The Wink Collection Stol förväntas vara en högt skattad, beundrad och älskad skapelse som är praktisk och innovativ. Detta vinnande verk i A' Design Award i Järn integrerar branschens bästa praxis och har kompetenta tekniska egenskaper kopplade till kunnande och talang. The Wink Collection Stol respekteras för sin grundlighet och är utformat för att åstadkomma förbättringar av livskvaliteten som hjälper till att göra världen till en bättre plats.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
The Wink employs a combination of CNC technology and traditional wood working skills to achieve the convex elliptical eye shaped backrest and slender massive wooden legs. The anodized metal casting parts between the backrest and frame accentuates the light, transparent construction and design. The oblong signature jeweled accessory continues through the collection: dining, lounge, and bar chairs.
Dimensions & Packaging
Dining Chair Dimensions:
Height: 825 mm
Width: 481 mm
Depth: 488 mm
Seat height: 439 mm
Height of armrest: 653 mm
Tags
Dining Chair, Lounge Chair, Bar Stool, Wooden Chair, JMS, Studio Schrofer, Furniture
Production Technology
JMS continues to master wood materials by using CNC technology combined with traditional wood working skills. This melding of machine and man create new eye popping designs with a contemporary twist leading to a signature style. The slender massive wooden legs of Wink and the convex elliptical eye shaped backrest is a result of This play of technology and tradition. The backrest can be upholstered with foam backing to enhance comfort or in massive wood.
Available in oak, birch or walnut woods.
Design Challenge
To achieve the desired transparency and lightness so that the inherent properties of each material can be enhanced, each element needed to be separately addressed but solved as one entity. Adding a cast metal part in manufacturing process, optimizes production by upholstering the back rest separately while adding strength to its connection to the wooden frame. These designed elements would prevent the heavy appearance of typical massive wooden chairs.
Inspiration
A wink, to tantalize. A visual cue to flirt and attract. An elliptical eye shaped wooden back rest upon finely shaped feminine legs. An embodiment of feminine charms: glimmer, elegance, and strength. The anodized metal casting part adds shine and strength to the seat back, legs are thinly tapered to provide lift and lightness. Armrest detailing of an upper and lower parts provide the embrace.
Sustainably sourced Beech or Ash woods are available for the desired warmth and color.
Project Duration
Wink collection is manufactured in Rebordosa, Portugal. The project is finished and introduced to the market in 2021.
Operation Flow
The back is ergonomically curved and shaped to enable guests to nourish long conversations, diners to linger over multiple course dinners, or professionals cherishing cocktails.
Image Credits
Image 1#: Photographer JMS, Wink Dining, 2021.
Image 2#: Photographer JMS, Wink Lounge, 2021.
Image 3#: Photographer Paulo Carvalho, Wink Lounge, 2021.
Image 4#: Photographer Paulo Carvalho, Wink Dining, 2021.

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