gridesign studio creates heat-bent bamboo bow tie chair

gridesign studio creates heat-bent bamboo bow tie chair
all images courtesy of gridesign studio

the ‘bow tie chair’ was created by taiwanese gridesign studio, a one-man effort headed by designer scott lin. the seat is produced from a series of 13 sections of bent, laminated bamboo. through repetition, ‘bow tie chair’ delivers a unique combination of simplicity and fashionability. three storage areas are present in the object, located directly under the seat and sides. aside from providing usable space, the construction provides constant ventilation for a cool, comfortable seat no matter the temperature. 

the heated bamboo forms aesthetic curves

smoked (left) and unsmoked (right) bamboo laminates

detail

functional storage areas

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edited by: nick brink | designboom