Consider the Crumpled Chair. It may be a surprise, but one of the most educational and experimental projects that a furniture designers can embark upon is the design of a seating object. It comes with the challenges of precise ergonomics, surface comfort and stability, in addition to material and aesthetics. What Ryan Jongwoo Choi has done with his piece is to meet the basic criteria and to elaborate with a whimsical finish.
You won't know by looking at the finished product, but the Crumpled Chair was created by covering the backrest and the seat with crinkled aluminum foil. Resin was then applied to the wrinkled surface as a matte white coating, making the object look like it was formed from papier-mâché.
Paper Mache Perches
The Crumpled Chair Offers an Uneven Seating Surface with a Crafty Appearance
Trend Themes
1. Experimental Furniture Design - Designers can explore unique and unconventional materials and finishes to create one-of-a-kind pieces like the Crumpled Chair.
2. Whimsical Aesthetics - Unconventional finishes like crinkled aluminum foil can add a playful and creative touch to furniture design.
3. Matte Finishes - The use of matte finishes like resin can create a subtle and elegant look for furniture design.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - The Crumpled Chair demonstrates the potential for designers to push boundaries and experiment with innovative materials and processes.
2. Craft Industry - The use of papier-mâché-like finishes in furniture design shows potential for cross-industry collaboration with traditional craft techniques.
3. Home Decor - The playful and unique design of the Crumpled Chair could appeal to consumers looking for statement pieces in their home decor.