The design concept behind this chair is based on the Tibetan saddle, which gives the chair its name, An – the Chinese word for saddle. Its expressive form is determined by traditional Far Eastern handicrafts. To make this chair, 42 pieces of wood are tied together with a cord using traditional patchwork techniques to create a seat with gently curved armrests and a high back. The oak wood used was stained with natural materials such as plant dyes or mineral pigments.
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It is the modern interpretation of Far Eastern handicrafts which makes the fascinating design of the An chair so intriguing.
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Manufacturer:
Hangzhou Ugan Home Co., Ltd., Hangzhou, China
In-house design
Design:
Hangzhou Pinwuliuxing Production Design Co., Ltd.,
Lei Zhang, Christoph John, Jovana Zhang,
Hangzhou, China
