clara schweers designs minimal two-seat saitens steel chair

‘saitens’ is a minimal two-seat chair developed by young german designer clara schweers. based on a series of three leonardo da vinci sketches. the most influential source, an image of sun rays shining onto a parabolic mirror, translates into the form’s organic quality made using mostly straight sections.

the seat was developed by schweers for university
images © clara schweers

from a conceptual standpoint, ‘saitens’ investigates human communication, be it with a friend, a loved one, or total stranger. two identical seats, designated by a single woven piece of high-strength fishing wire, are positioned in total balance alternate to one another. connection between both sitters is intimate but doesn’t require physical contact, offering a subtle opportunity for communication. ‘saitens’ was designed by clara schweers.

‘saitens’ sculptural underside

wire detail

wire weaves through the base, defining two identical seats

winding steel structure

‘saitens’, designed by clara schweers

the seat uses a minimal selection of materials

steel tube

da vinci’s sun rays shining onto a parabolic mirror

wire composition alternatives

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edited by: nick brink | designboom