apiwat chitapanya casts brass armchairs for masaya on show at maison et objet

thai designer apiwat chitapanya presents a collection of brass armchairs for masaya at maison & objet in january 2018. the ‘fig’ armchair’s structure refers to branches of trees. the designer deconstructed their lines and added an ethereal vibe – to give the impression of natural growth.

apiwat chitapanya’s collection can be viewed at maison & objet in january 2018 

thai company masaya  creates both classic and contemporary furniture and is renowned for its unsurpassed bronze work – strong, functional and sturdy. every product is finished carefully in in-house workshops for a naturally elegant look .

the armchair’s brass frame is available in two color finishes

chitapanya carved a model out of bee wax to create ‘branches’ of various sizes, and produced the various elements with a lost wax casting technique, a process that can achieve extraordinary slim and fine details. the process is capable of producing very accurate multiple castings. 

chitapanya applied a ‘lost wax casting’ process to obtain a structure of natural beauty and to bring the forest indoors

the armchair frame is available in two colors: black-oxide and brushed finish. in this series, the designer also brings in the elegant teak-wood tray, which is attached to the armrest for more functional use, produced by thai furniture company, deesawat.

‘fig’ includes a teak-wood tray, produced by deesawat

a very wide seat provides luxurious comfort

the designer used lost wax casting — molten brass was poured into a wax model to achieve very slim lines

lost wax casting – details after the finishing of the bronze pour

lost wax casting technique in masaya’s specialist foundry that brings castings to the highest standards of craftsmanship

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edited by: maria erman | designboom