dvelas reusail project recycles discarded sails in trimmer chair

dvelas reusail project recycles discarded sails in trimmer chair
all images courtesy of dvelas reusail project

reusing discarded sails, spanish company dvelas has constructed the ‘trimmer chair’. the recycled product refers to the sailing term ‘trim’, which is the precise manner a boat’s rigging and wings are adjusted to suit the wind conditions at sea. the chair itself consists of iron tubes, hemp rope and recovered sailcloth – all perfectly ‘trimmed’ to complete the system. handmade in spain with sails from anywhere in the world, the project remodels their original sculptural forms based on yachting rigging techniques, technology and production skills. the main idea for the chair is to keep the material in tension, working the same it does when propelling a boat over water. over time deformations and damages make the original pieces less effective for steering through winds, resulting in huge quantities being thrown away. the material however, still possesses excellent qualities in terms of durability and resistance. through re-appropriating the defunct pieces, the ‘trimmer chair’ is a sustainable alternative that can be used both inside and outdoors. 

the trimmer chair is made from recycled sail materials

the chair is ‘trimmed’ by the same elements used in navigation

rope, holes and shackles construction detail

the ‘trimmer chair’ set up in an interior environment

the chair’s durable material means it can also be used outdoors

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