Revolving Especie 扶手椅 by Zanini de Zanine is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award 铜奖 in 家具设计 Competition Category.
铜家具· 2022
Revolving Especie 扶手椅
Client: Studio Zanini
A' Design Award 铜奖 Winner in 家具 Category
Verified Award Winner
Verify Award Status for #140487The Design
About Revolving Especie 扶手椅
Especie 是一款可旋转扶手椅，适用于室内与室外空间。椅身采用拆除建筑中回收的实木制作，经打磨与上漆处理。旋转底座由钢材制成。坐垫采用中密度聚氨酯并以航海面料包覆。底座固定，座面可旋转。靠背带有倾斜角度，为使用者提供舒适的支撑。可另配软包脚凳作为搁脚之用。其造型延续了20世纪70年代巴西家具厚实的实木体量感与利落的线条语言。
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 铜奖
Revolving Especie 扶手椅是 A' Design Award 铜奖得主，这是授予以创造力、独创性和敏锐见长的杰出设计的极具声望的认可。铜奖得主是技艺娴熟、创意惊人的作品，印证了其设计师丰富的经验、想象力与机智。预计Revolving Especie 扶手椅将成为一件备受推崇、令人钦佩且被珍爱的物品，兼具显著的专业性与创新性。这件赢得 A' Design Award 铜奖的设计融入艺术、科学、设计和技术领域的最佳实践，并因注重细节而出类拔萃。Revolving Especie 扶手椅出色地满足需求，触动渴望，迷住情感，并吸引好奇心。
Behind the Design
Press Kit
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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