The Fluoride chair by Misha Kahn is made of powder coated steel, walnut, cast rubber and bungee cords. Reminds me of a chewing gum stuck to some structure.
Enignum Collection by Joseph Walsh
Enignum is a chair collection by self-taught Irish designer Joseph Walsh. Combining art and craftsmanship, the form of each shape is dictated by the existing qualities found in wood. Pictured here are the Enignum Lounge Chair and the Enignum Chair III.
Via designboom.com
Update
If you have two avid contributors thousands of miles apart, it can happen they are working at the same subject at the same time. As I wanted to quote Joseph a bit more, I deemed it okay in this case to infringe on Julia’s work, rather than posting a comment.
In the Enignum series of work, I have stripped wood into thin layers, manipulating and reconstructing them into free form compositions. I then shape through these layers to reveal not only the honesty of the structure but the sculpted form which is a unique collaboration of man and material. The title derives from the Latin words Enigma (‘mystery’) and Lignum (‘wood’), for me they sum up the series: the mystery of the composition lies in the material.
Hah! Now I can ditch my draft;-)
Guido
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Coracle & Cargo Chairs by Benjamin Hubert for De la Espada
British industrial designer Benjamin Hubert created Coracle and Cargo for London based furniture manufacturer De la Espada as part of a larger collection. The project called for the use of artisan craftsman, where each piece has the unique quality that only handmade objects can deliver.
“Coracle” refers to small boats, traditionally used in Wales since the bronze age. The woven construction seen on the chair is the same pattern as that found on the vessel. The tri weave is enhanced with the same perforated leather wrapped around the steel frame. The same wrapping is usually found on bike handles, making the chair more tactile and comfortable.
Cargo is a dining/occasional chair made of four automotive leather panels which attach to an ash frame using mechanical fixings. The tailoring of the panels mirror the original intentions for the material, as the hand-stitching gives it a less mechanical character.
Via designboom.com
Hex Chair by Michael Young
The futuristic Hex Chair is the limited edition piece by British-born, Hong Kong-based Michael Young. It’s made from die cast aluminum in a complex, lost wax gravity injection process performed by Chinese engineers and will be displayed at Design Miami from November 30th to December 4th by Swedish gallery Modernity.
Via design-milk.com
Slight Rocker by Charlie McArthur
The Slight Rocker is a round rocking, stackable stool by American designer Charlie McArthur designed as part of his graduate thesis project. It was an investigation into breaking down barriers to open interaction in social settings through designed objects and the shared experience of physical motion.
Via designboom.com