The Garment Chair by Benjamin Hubert is an experimentation in designing an armchair that requires no stitching at all. The harder interior is covered completely by fabric, and can be undressed at any moment.
According to a description by Benjamin Hubert, "The chair is a study into how to ’dress’ a piece of furniture defying the conventional rules and construction of typical upholstery." The idea of furniture being covered in a type of dress is new to many individuals, and Hubert does a great job of experimenting with furniture design.
For those who don't dress chairs very often, there could be a few problems with putting the textiles back on, so be sure to keep track of your steps!
Stitchless Stools
The Garment Chair by Benjamin Hubert is Seamless
Trend Themes
1. Seamless Furniture - The Garment Chair explores a trend of designing furniture without the need for stitching, offering opportunities for seamless and innovative upholstered products.
2. Dressed Furniture - The concept of 'dressing' furniture with fabric opens up possibilities for creative and customizable designs, allowing for disruptive innovations in the furniture industry.
3. Undressing Furniture - The ability to easily undress and dress furniture offers convenience and potential for disruptive innovations in the field of upholstered products.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - The seamless and dress-like approach in the design of the Garment Chair presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the furniture manufacturing industry.
2. Textile and Fabric Industry - The concept of 'dressing' furniture with fabric creates a potential space for collaboration and innovative solutions between the furniture and textile industries.
3. Home Decor and Interior Design - The seamless and customizable design of the Garment Chair offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the home decor and interior design industry, providing unique and visually appealing furniture options.