Little Thunder Kreslo by Grasset Francois is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award Kümüş Baýragy in Mebel Dizaýny Competition Category.
KümüşMebel· 2020
Little Thunder Kreslo
Client: Briant Sellerie
A' Design Award Kümüş Baýragy Winner in Mebel Category
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About Little Thunder Kreslo
Little Thunder öýler we iş orunlary üçin niýetlenip döredilen kreslodyr. Onuň gurluşy gadymy döwürlerden bäri binagärlikde ulanylýan ýarym silindr görnüşindäki gümmeze esaslanýar. Gümmez materiallary tygşytly ulanyp, kresla berklik berýär. Esasy egri görnüşe oturgyç we arkalyk goşulýar. Kreslo uly galyplarda şekillendirilen köp gatlakly agaç panellerden ýasalýar. Onuň üsti birnäçe reňkde lak bilen örtülip ýa-da hoz agajynyň şpony bilen örtülip bilner. Kreslonyň ini 800 mm, çuňlugy 630 mm we beýikligi 730 mm-dir.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Kümüş Baýragy
Little Thunder Kreslo A' Design Award Kümüş Baýragynyň ýeňijisidir; bu owadan, belent we täsirli ýokary derejeli dizaýnlara berilýän adatdan daşary abraýly ykrarnamadyr. Kümüş ýeňijileri dizaýnerleriniň ajaýyp bilimini, zehinini we ýiti aňyny görkezýän aşa ýalpyldawuk we örän döredijilikli eserlerdir. Little Thunder Kreslo ajaýyp, nusgalyk, üns çekiji derejede hünärmenlikli we çuňňur täzelikçi eser bolmagy garaşylýar. A' Design Award Kümüş Baýragyny gazanan bu dizaýn sungatyň, ylmyň, dizaýnyň we tehnologiýanyň çäklerine peýda berýän we ony öňe sürýän örän üns çekiji, haýran galynýan oýlap tapyşdyr. Little Thunder Kreslo köpüň gabanjyna sezewar bolýan, isleglerimizi oýarýan, oňyn duýgulary getirýän we haýranlyk we geň galmagy döredýän eserdir.
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.
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