Gold Furniture Design · 2023
Brace Lounge Chair
- A' Design Award 2023 Gold Winner in Furniture Design
- Awarded April 15, 2023
- CLIENT: Nobonobo
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About Brace Lounge Chair
Brace is a lounge chair designed for both home use and outdoor recreation. The soft seat is made of foam upholstered with fabric, while the base is a metal tube finished with powder coating. Adjustable belts fasten the cushion to the frame and are closed with a carabiner. The belts add stability and allow individual adjustment, giving the seat a playful and interactive character. Rounded shapes and refined details complete the form. The chair measures 740 mm in width, 900 mm in depth and 680 mm in height.
Within the distinguished lineage of seating design that spans from the radical experiments of postwar Italian masters to the refined material sensibilities of contemporary Nordic practice, Elena Prokhorova's Brace Lounge Chair emerges as a noteworthy contribution that thoughtfully synthesizes sculptural ambition with genuine ergonomic consideration. The work appears to engage directly with the phenomenological tradition in furniture design that privileges bodily experience and tactile encounter over purely visual spectacle, manifesting this commitment through its generous proportions and carefully considered material selections. The velvet upholstery, rendered in a sage green that suggests both natural foliage and historical textile traditions, invites prolonged contemplation of surface quality while simultaneously proposing a quiet alternative to more assertive chromatic choices common in contemporary furniture. One observes particular accomplishment in the designer's resolution of the structural challenge inherent in supporting substantial cushioned volumes without visible framework, the leather brace functioning simultaneously as engineering solution and aesthetic statement, its warm brown tone establishing material dialogue with the metal base while its supple curvature echoes the organic geometries it embraces. The compositional intelligence evident in the relationship between seat and backrest volumes demonstrates sophisticated understanding of visual rhythm, the staggered placement creating dynamic asymmetry while the consistent material treatment maintains cohesive identity. The metal base rail, minimally expressed yet precisely formed, grounds the floating cushion forms with just sufficient architectural presence to establish stability without competing for attention. This considered approach to material hierarchy and formal restraint positions the work within traditions that value understatement and durability over novelty and obsolescence. What aspects of comfort, material, and form might this chair invite you to reconsider in your own relationship to domestic objects and daily rest?
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- Unique Properties
- The Brace armchair has been designed with the utmost consideration for the user's comfort. Its defining feature is the implementation of adjustable belts that fasten the soft cushion to the frame, providing stability and allowing for individualized adjustments. This new element of interaction adds a level of versatility to the chair and sets it apart from conventional seating options. Actual rounded shapes, and details that elegantly complete function are the hallmarks of this design. In addition, this solution is suitable for both home use and outdoor recreation.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Width 740 mm, Depth 900mm, Height 680 mm
- Tags
- Armchair, lounge chair, seating, design, product design, armchair design, design concept, furniture design
- Production Technology
- The soft part could be made of foam upholstered by fabric. The base is made of a metal tube colored with a powder coating. Additional accessories are made from the fabric of leather.
- Design Challenge
- To create the Brace Chair, designers had to balance comfort and stability with humor. They conducted surveys and interviews with users to identify their needs, resulting in a belt-like accessory that secures the soft seat to the metal frame. The chair's minimalist, modern design appeals to a broad range of users, providing comfort, stability, and an interactive element that can enhance well-being.
- Project Duration
- The project started in January 2023
- Operation Flow
- The Brace Lounge Chair is designed to be a simple and user-friendly experience. The soft seat is attached to the metal frame with the help of a belt-like accessory. To operate the chair, the user simply sits down on the soft seat and pulls the belt around the back of the frame, securing it in place with a carabiner.
This innovative accessory transforms the chair from a standard lounge seat into a comfortable and stable seating experience. The interaction between the user and the chair is made more interactive and playful with the belt, adding a sense of humor to the design. - Research
- Through a series of surveys and in-depth interviews, design research revealed that modern users prioritize comfort and stability in seating solutions. The Brace Lounge Chair was created to address these needs while providing a unique user experience. Its belt-like accessory secures the soft seat, reducing stress and enhancing stability while incorporating humor. This research-driven approach distinguishes the Brace Lounge Chair from other seating solutions.
- Inspiration
- The Brace armchair is inspired by the effortless style of the modern urbanite, this piece seamlessly blends form and function to deliver a truly unique and alluring seating experience. From its sleek lines to its tasteful accessory, this armchair is the perfect embodiment of understated elegance and a true standout in the world of design.
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