The Wink Collection Isihlalo by Frans Schrofer - Studio Schrofer is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award in Ukudizayina Ifenisha Competition Category.
InsimbiIfenisha· 2022
The Wink Collection Isihlalo
by Frans Schrofer - Studio Schrofer
Client: J. Moreira da Silva & Filhos S.A.
Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award Winner in Ifenisha Category
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About The Wink Collection Isihlalo
I-Wink Collection iwuhlobo lwezihlalo oluhlanganisa izihlalo zokudlela, izihlalo zokuphumula kanye nezihlalo zasebha. Ingxenye ngayinye inomsamo ogobile ombuthene onesimo esifana neso, esisekelwa yizinyawo eziyisicaba ezenziwe ngokhuni oluqinile. Izimo zikhiqizwa ngobuchwepheshe be-CNC obuhlanganiswa namakhono endabuko okusebenza ngokhuni. Izingxenye zensimbi ezinyibiliziwe futhi ezinombala ozinzile zihlanganisa umsamo nohlaka, zengeza amandla kuyilapho zigcina isakhiwo silula futhi sivulekile. Umsamo unikezwa ngokhuni oluqinile noma ugcotshwe ngefomu enomsamo wangemuva, futhi kuyatholakala nezinhlobo zokhuni ezitholwe ngendlela ezimele imvelo. Isimo somsamo esigobile sisekela izikhathi ezinde zokuhlala usuxoxa.
The Recognition
About the Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award
The Wink Collection Isihlalo iwinile uMklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile okunikezwa imiklamo emihle ehlangabezana nezidingo zobungcweti nezemboni ezilindelekile ezimpahleni ezihlelwe kahle. Abawinile beNsimbi babonisa ikhono elikhulu, ubungcweti obuphezulu, ukuqonda kochwepheshe namandla okudala abadali babo. The Wink Collection Isihlalo ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo esebenzayo nenezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu zemboni futhi unezimfanelo zobuchwepheshe ezifanelekile ezihlanganiswe nolwazi nethalente. The Wink Collection Isihlalo iyahlonishwa ngenxa yokucophelela kwayo futhi ihlelelwe ukulethela izinguquko zomgangatho wempilo ezisiza ukwenza umhlaba ube yindawo engcono.
Behind the Design
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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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