The Cloth Cantilever Offers a Soft Surface Upon a Stiff Metal Frame
Amelia Roblin — March 23, 2013 — Art & Design
References: behance.net & furnitureserved
Chairs that have been manufactured to the same configuration as the Cloth Cantilever usually expose a much more rigid quality. The most effective way to make one of these cantilevered chairs is by the use of tubular steel, a folded sheet of metal or a panel of stiff bent plywood, and these materials are generally uncovered.
Yet here we have seat that expresses an atypical softness. Designer Kathleen Niederhauser covered the firm structure of her chair with several layers of fabric and possibly additional padding. Using eight slender straps, she bound the textiles around the crooked form, blanketing even the base and the underside of the Cloth Cantilever chair. The final product is honest and unexpected.
Yet here we have seat that expresses an atypical softness. Designer Kathleen Niederhauser covered the firm structure of her chair with several layers of fabric and possibly additional padding. Using eight slender straps, she bound the textiles around the crooked form, blanketing even the base and the underside of the Cloth Cantilever chair. The final product is honest and unexpected.
Trend Themes
1. Quilted Minimalism - Exploring the trend of adding softness and comfort to traditionally rigid furniture designs.
2. Alternative Seat Configurations - Experimenting with different materials and structures to create unique seating experiences.
3. Unconventional Upholstery Techniques - Innovating the way fabrics are applied to furniture, creating unexpected and visually striking designs.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to incorporate quilted minimalism into their product lines, appealing to consumers seeking comfort and unique design.
2. Interior Design - Incorporating alternative seat configurations into interior design projects, creating visually interesting and comfortable spaces.
3. Textile Manufacturing - Exploring unconventional upholstery techniques to create new fabric applications for furniture, offering innovative options for upholsterers and textile manufacturers.
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