thinkk studio: cover crop

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