cover crop for PLATO
a seating unit made from synthetic fiber that is woven using traditional thai basketry techniques. the translucent weaving pattern of this outdoor lounger is very charming on the contemporary steel structure. the collection has been developed by thai design duo decha archjananun and ploypan theerachai of thinkk. the chaise-lounge ‘cover crop’ has been presented in designboom’s ‘asia now‘ exhibition at dwell on design in los angeles. the collection is produced by thai furniture manufacturer PLATO and is available in the US since 2010.
cover crop
close up
detail of the woven pattern
the making process
traditional thai basketry
frame of the lounger
sketch
rendering
slide-able armrests
slide-able armrests
art, architecture and design in thailand, shown in the exhibition asia now image © designboom
detail image © designboom
