markus johansson design studio's loop chair at salone satellite

markus johansson design studio’s loop chair at salone satellite
all images courtesy of markus johansson

a straight line may be the shortest path between two points, but its rarely the most interesting. the ‘loop chair’ by markus johansson design studio, visualizes the wandering of the mind. it’s a result of digressing thoughts about what a chair can be, and is built with physical likeness, taking on a form bordering between ideation and completion. 

three color prototypes 

‘loop chair’ is a personal experiment to explore different ways of working, and discovering materials and methods of creation. in the end, the project was also an intensive study on fiberglass and its capacity as a moldable material to form complex shapes.

to complete a series of prototypes, a 1:1 scale model of the chair was 3D printed. the printed model was then used to produce a silicon and fiberglass mold. a final mock-up was obtained by putting together both sides of the two-part cast, creating a hollow, functional fiberglass structure. 

stacked

‘loop’ is playful, but its soft, toy-like appearance doesn’t deduct from its functionality. the chair is stackable, comfortable, long-lasting, easily cleaned, and weather resistant. abstract and symbolic values expressed in the design create a poignant, dynamic, and fun piece; a light-hearted chair for carefree occasions. the chair will be presented at salone satellite during milan design week 2015. 

‘loop chair’ only weighs three kilos

fiberglass mixed with a bright palette makes the chair look like a toy 

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‘loop chair’ 

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