The Hot Chair Was Designed for Sitting Near and Not Sitting On
Amelia Roblin — October 2, 2013 — Art & Design
References: officinedelfuoco.it
It would be best not to make the mistake of sitting down on the Hot Chair, especially when the piece is active. It might look convincingly like a modern seating object, but it actually functions as a fireplace.
Paolo Gentile dreamed up this project for Officine Del Fuoco, an Italian company that sells unique bio fireplaces. With them, you can find a range of creative items, but this one really stands out. It's been made from metal and finished in a bright heat-resistant coating of either red, black, orange or white. The bold color further emphasizes its sharp bends and its overall abstract and sculptural shape.
Where one might expect to find a cozy cushion, you'll instead see a silver plate where the flame emerges. The Hot Chair's 1-Liter tank can burn autonomously for three hours, and otherwise sit misleadingly in the corner of the room.
Paolo Gentile dreamed up this project for Officine Del Fuoco, an Italian company that sells unique bio fireplaces. With them, you can find a range of creative items, but this one really stands out. It's been made from metal and finished in a bright heat-resistant coating of either red, black, orange or white. The bold color further emphasizes its sharp bends and its overall abstract and sculptural shape.
Where one might expect to find a cozy cushion, you'll instead see a silver plate where the flame emerges. The Hot Chair's 1-Liter tank can burn autonomously for three hours, and otherwise sit misleadingly in the corner of the room.
Trend Themes
1. Hot Chair Design - There is a trend towards designing seating objects with unconventional functions, such as functioning as a fireplace.
2. Abstract and Sculptural Shapes - A trend in design is the use of bold and abstract shapes to create visually striking seating objects.
3. Heat-resistant Coatings - The use of heat-resistant coatings on seating objects is becoming popular, providing both functionality and aesthetics.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Furniture manufacturers have the opportunity to explore the creation of seating objects that serve multiple purposes, such as functioning as a fireplace.
2. Interior Design - Interior designers can incorporate seating objects with abstract and sculptural shapes to add a unique and visually appealing element to their spaces.
3. Home Decor - The home decor industry can benefit from the use of heat-resistant coatings on seating objects, offering customers both style and safety.
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