Parisian chair manufacturer Maison Louis Drucker works in collaboration with both studio Aranda\Lasch and TRAME to present the Enlace chair. It is an impressive three-way collaboration that celebrates the traditional craft of cane weaving. The three envision the chair and work together to bring it to life. As a result, it integrates digital and handmade processes that capture the historic and contemporary elements of the silhouette.
This project highlights the classic Parisian cafe chair that was originally designed by Maison Louis Drucker back in 1885. It is known for its bentwood framing and woven rattan pattern. The team started with forming a prototype on a digital platform before creating the framework and the weaving blueprint, thread by thread. This is then tested, weaved, and ultimately crafted.
Digitally Backed Artisinal Chairs
A Three-Way Collaboration Forms the Enlace Chair with Heritage
Trend Themes
1. Digitally Integrated Furniture - Incorporating digital and handmade processes to create furniture pieces with a blend of historic and contemporary elements.
2. Craftsmanship Collaboration - Fostering collaborations between traditional craft experts and modern designers to celebrate heritage through innovative products.
3. Prototype Development - Utilizing digital platforms for prototyping before executing intricate handmade weaving techniques in furniture design.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Exploring opportunities to merge digital technologies with traditional craftsmanship in furniture production for enhanced design capabilities.
2. Design Collaboration - Encouraging partnerships between heritage craftsmen and contemporary designers to revolutionize the creation of furniture pieces.
3. Textile Production - Implementing digital prototyping in conjunction with manual weaving processes in the textile industry to redefine product development and craftsmanship.