The Baguettes Chair is Super-Minimal and Extremely Light
Meghan Young — April 9, 2011 — Art & Design
References: bouroullec & contemporist
The Baguettes chair boasts something very few pieces of furniture can, and that happens to be a blade-thin design. Considering that there is always a new seating option being presented at one design show or another, it's interesting to see a designer introduce something so interestingly innovative.
In this case, it happened to be two designers. The Baguettes chair was created by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for the Italian furniture manufacturer MAGIS.
Although we have seen very minimal furniture designs before, the Bouroullecs wanted to take the Baguettes chair a step further in terms of slimness and weight. Made out of plywood, each Baguettes chair was injected with aluminum for extra support. It is available in both natural and stained ash.
In this case, it happened to be two designers. The Baguettes chair was created by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for the Italian furniture manufacturer MAGIS.
Although we have seen very minimal furniture designs before, the Bouroullecs wanted to take the Baguettes chair a step further in terms of slimness and weight. Made out of plywood, each Baguettes chair was injected with aluminum for extra support. It is available in both natural and stained ash.
Trend Themes
1. Blade-thin Design - The trend of blade-thin design in furniture offers opportunities for creating lightweight and minimalist pieces that push the boundaries of traditional aesthetics.
2. Minimalistic Furniture - The trend of minimalistic furniture design opens up avenues for creating sleek and uncluttered products that cater to the modern consumer's desire for simplicity and functionality.
3. Innovative Seating Options - The trend of introducing innovative seating options in the furniture industry presents disruptive opportunities for designers to create unique and unconventional chairs that redefine comfort and style.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - The furniture manufacturing industry can leverage blade-thin designs to develop lightweight and space-saving furniture solutions that cater to consumers' changing needs and preferences.
2. Interior Design - The interior design industry can embrace the trend of minimalistic furniture to create stylish and functional spaces that prioritize simplicity and optimize small living areas.
3. Product Design - The product design industry can explore innovative seating options to revolutionize the way people experience comfort and ergonomics, pushing the boundaries of traditional chair designs.
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