florent coirier is a french product designer who recently completed his LYZE chair collection for EMU- a european company of furniture design. the concept behind the work is to combine traditional and contemporary features of a chair in one single product.

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LYZE chair collection in white

 

 

 

influenced by the ideas of lightness and contrast, florent coirier wants to transform the classical shape of the chair into a more technical and refined structure. therefore, the choice of materials and manufacturing technique were crucial to offer the right results – in terms of design and character. therefore, he began by testing out different ideas on a cardboard model and finally opted for a grid-like pattern.

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the grid pattern tested out on the model

 

 

 

the final design includes sturdy and efficient materials that reflect an elegant yet minimalist character.

‘a fine metal grid…fixed into a strong aluminum structure seems to float and give us… a new vision of the contemporary grid armchair. highlighted by a rounded seat made in a die-cast aluminum, this noble industrial piece brings the comfort deserved for both residential and contract use’,  explains florent coirier.

 

for technical and sustainable purposes, different parts of the chair were screwed together. this method also allows users to create their own color combinations between the general frame and backrest.

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LYZE chair collection displayed in a restaurant/cafe

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the design perfectly fits into different settings (residential use, relaxed)

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first cardboard model of the chair

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florent coirier with his prototype

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the designer testing out ideas for the armrest

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LYZE chair with no armrest

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LYZE chair in black

 

 

project info:

 

materials: Stainless steel backrest, aluminum frame, Dde-cast aluminum seat.
colors:  22 grey, 23 white, 24 black, 71taupe, 37 green, stainless steel.
dimensions: width 60.5 cm, height 82cm, depth 58.2cm, seat height 45cm.

 

 

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edited by: lea zeitoun | designboom