the great escape, a collection of furniture made of aluminum ladders, by PZZL

designed by the french collective PZZL, ‘the great escape’ is a collection of furniture made of ladders. mediating between rest and movement this series maintains an ambiguity of real use and potential use.

all images by mario simon lafleur

‘the different elements of our furniture are potential accessories of an imminent escape,’ comments the PZZL team. the collection comprises three pieces — a lounge chair, an ottoman, and a stool. all the items are fabricated with the same idea: the structures are made of aluminum ladders, hijacked and used as a raw construction material, while the seats are made of plywood, foam, and wool felt.

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edited by: maria erman | designboom