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Revolving Especie 扶手椅 by Zanini de Zanine

Revolving Especie 扶手椅 by Zanini de Zanine is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award 銅獎 in 傢俱設計 Competition Category.


銅傢俱· 2022

Revolving Especie 扶手椅

by Zanini de Zanine

Client: Studio Zanini

A' Design Award 銅獎 Winner in 傢俱 Category

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The Design

About Revolving Especie 扶手椅

Especie係一張可用於室內同室外嘅旋轉扶手椅。呢張扶手椅採用拆卸建築物回收嘅實木製成,經過打磨同上漆處理。旋轉底座以鋼材製造。座椅部分採用中密度聚氨酯,並以航海布料包覆。底座固定不動,座椅則可以旋轉。靠背設有傾斜角度,為使用者提供舒適嘅支撐。另外仲可以配備一張軟墊長凳作為腳踏。設計嘅造型承襲咗1970年代巴西家具嘅實木結構同鮮明線條特色。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銅獎

Revolving Especie 扶手椅是 A' Design Award 銅獎得主,這是授予以創造力、獨創性和敏銳見長的傑出設計的極具聲望的認可。銅獎得主是技藝嫻熟、創意驚人的作品,印證了其設計師豐富的經驗、想像力與機智。預計Revolving Especie 扶手椅將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的物品,兼具顯著的專業性與創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銅獎的設計融入藝術、科學、設計和技術領域的最佳實踐,並因注重細節而出類拔萃。Revolving Especie 扶手椅出色地滿足需求,觸動渴望,迷住情感,並吸引好奇心。

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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