Wood furniture possesses its own fascination. As a natural material wood is highly versatile, opening up indefinite design possibilities. The once spectacular invention of bending wood by steaming it, the so-called bentwood technique, has lent chair design an entirely new aesthetic. The design of the kayak chair also centres on sounding out the shaping possibilities of wood. The aim was to reduce the thicknesses of a chair as much as possible without compromising its structural integrity. The result is a wood chair with an impressively new structure and light appearance. Based on an advanced technological process, it fascinates with its particular contours as well as the design of the transitional parts from the seating area to the rest. This lightweight chair is as ergonomic as functional with a shell that hugs the body, providing high user comfort. It is manufactured in different models including natural or dark stained oak, walnut and in some stains colour finishes of more intense tones such as coral or sage green, as well as pastel shades. It is not least due to this finely attuned colour concept that kayak is suitable for versatile interior use. The design lends the wood chair a highly remarkable expressive appearance.
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The kayak wood chair achieves its attractive appeal through its unusual structure. A traditional form at first glance, it fascinates on a second look with a new approach towards the interconnection of the individual elements. Thus, kayak emerged as a remarkably elegant chair embodying a lightness that is exceptional for such a product. It is ergonomically shaped and offers users high seating comfort.
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Manufacturer:
Alias, Grumello del Monte (Bergamo), Italy
Design:
Studio Norguet Design, Patrick Norguet, Paris, France
