Leisure Chair

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Designer: Wei Jingye / 魏靖野 Design Type: Leisure Chair Classification: Furniture

Blooming

Blooming is a leisure chair inspired by flowers in full bloom. The seat and the back take the shape of petals and follow organic, ergonomic lines that support the spine. The armrests open and turn outward, in the manner of a flower. A triangular support under the seat is based on the pedicel and gives stability and load bearing capacity. The chair is made of white copper and formed as a single piece by three-dimensional printing, which reveals the metallic luster of the material. The size is 920 by 680 by 890 millimeters.

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Designer: Wei Jingye / 魏靖野 Design Type: Leisure Chair Classification: Furniture

Wings

Wings is a leisure chair inspired by the movement of butterflies. The form refers to butterfly wings in different states, giving a solid object a sense of life. The back is connected to the middle of the seat, and the seat surface opens on both sides to wrap the hips for greater comfort. The legs use a double layer support that increases stability. The chair is produced as one piece by 3D printing in blue translucent plastic. The outer surface carries a striped texture that recalls wing patterns and increases friction.

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Designer: Wei Jingye / 魏靖野 Design Type: Leisure Chair Classification: Furniture

Waterfall

Waterfall is a leisure chair designed for use in offices and for everyday relaxation. The flowing form is inspired by the Triberg Waterfall in Germany and by the hollow structure of old trees. Interlocking joints connect the legs to the seat, supporting the load and shaping the appearance. The backrest and the seat follow the curve of the human waist, and two symmetrical undulations on the seat surface improve comfort. The chair is made of European walnut. The organic form is milled by computer-controlled machines, and the surfaces are sanded by hand.

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Designer: Oppein Home Group Inc. Design Type: Leisure Chair Classification: Furniture

Mamma Home

Mamma Home is a sofa chair designed for relaxed sitting and reclining at home. The simple U shaped form is built from solid wood veneered bending plates with a carpentry painted finish, and it suits many interior styles. A down seat pack compresses under the sitter, lowering the seat height from about 500 millimetres to about 430 millimetres. A back belt mechanism gives soft and stable support, and the seat depth measures 650 millimetres. Blankets in multicoloured woven jacquard cloth can be folded inward or removed.

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Designer: Wei Jingye / 魏靖野 Design Type: Leisure Chair Classification: Furniture

Strings

Strings is a leisure chair made from bent metal tube. The design is inspired by musical strings, and the line-shaped tubes meet the ring-shaped outer contour, so the form has a beginning and an end. The main material is 304 stainless steel, which is hard and resistant to corrosion, so the chair is also suitable for outdoor use. The frame is shaped by blanking, bending, heating, stretching, welding and polishing. The curves follow the sitting posture of the body. The chair suits reading, drinking tea and resting.

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Designer: Wei Jingye / 魏靖野 Design Type: Leisure Chair Classification: Furniture

Sweet Candy

Sweet Candy is a series of leisure chairs inspired by the rounded shapes and bright colors of candies. The supporting frame is made of solid wood in its natural color, cut by numerical control machines and finished by hand grinding. The soft parts are sewn by hand from plush cloth and filled with sponge. The rounded form lets users sit with the feet hanging or the knees bent while reading, drinking tea or resting. The high saturation colors also allow the chairs to act as interior decoration. The chairs are assembled from parts, which eases transport.

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Designer: Wei Jingye / 魏靖野 Design Type: Leisure Chair Classification: Furniture

Scallop

Scallop is a leisure chair inspired by the shape of an open scallop shell. The curved seat and backrest are made of stainless steel plate, while the legs and armrests are formed from hot bent stainless steel wire. All parts are joined by welding. The metal surface is treated with an imitation copper corrosion finish. The backrest is perforated to improve air flow and to reduce weight. Hand sewn leather armrest covers and a cushion are added for comfort. Scallop suits reading, tea drinking and office use, indoors and outdoors.

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