For the exhibition model of our first Windsor chair (comb-back with writing arm) we again had the pleasure of working with De Stalis in Tolmezzo (Italy), it was a rush-job and to our luck Giuseppe and Enrico (father and son) accepted the challenge. Ass we where all pretty stressed with other tasks we only exchanged very few emails before the work to assure materials where available and techniques where fit for the 3 days of time we had (note: 1 day has 24 hours to work in).

In regard to the Corian used for saddle seat, writing arm and comb, we fortunately had Codutti from Altacucina nearby. The spindles and tapered legs was turned in African teak, back spindles where fixed in a tenon in the comb but in the seat they go through to be locked with a wedge.

As is tradition we use wedges to properly fix the spindles (even under the seat). It was absolute a thrill to be in a workshop with people who stay enthusiastic about the project even in late hours and despite back-sets (During the first night I tested Corians ability to fly, the experiment went pretty good but the landing was terrible and it broke). We send the chair to Tokyo wit the legs in a separate parcel (in the world of freight air is expensive), I got there in time and the exhibition was a success, the picture taken by the photographer on the floor (Yuki Omori) and others can be seen here link

For the record, here is the products exhibited:

As some of you know we have been spending quite some time at Miyazaki chair factory working on the new IS knock-down lounge chair, it is basically two cushions between two sides, but this simple definition does not reflect the workmanship and technical skills needed to also make it a durable piece of furniture, we actually went all the way back to the basic concept and modified a few things more than once to create a continuous line from concept to construction, the holes you see on the side is for modification and testing of seat and back (size and padding).

The armrest of the chair is something apart, we intended it to be perceived differently than the rest of the structure as it is the only wooden part you will have a close “relation” with, it truly was a joy to sculpture and we have a few in the studio just for hugging.

We are very pleased to announce for our new project call ” log”.
“log” is a series of everyday use products made by leather. The Japanese manufacturer “Nihon-sweden” participate for this coming trade show “The GIFT SHOW Autumn 2011″ at Tokyo big site in Tokyo and show part of “log” series.

The 72nd Tokyo International Gift Show Autumn 2011
Place: Tokyo Big Sight
date: 6th Sep- 9th Sep 10:00-18:00 (last day till 16:00)

info：http://www.giftshow.co.jp/english/72tigs/index.htm

We will have a conference at the DesignLibrary in Milan. Where we are planing to talk about the design and process of recent projects. The place is in the center of Milan, at the DesignLibrary.

Date: 5th May 2011
Time: 21:15~
Place: Design Library
Via Savona, 11 Milano
info: 02 89 42 12 25
[
View Larger Map]

Summery:

Thanks to everybody for showing up, we hope it was interesting to get our view on our design process. We suddenly had a nice time and it is amazing hove much you learn every time you have to formulate your own practice and theories. We also like to thank you for the discussion afterward as especially two questions remain to be answered.

• Can the sensibility (the dream dust thing) be treated in a pracmatic manner like the functions ?
• can it even be formulated ?
• If it can would you want to ;-)
• Why not treat commerciability as tidy as the rest of the conceptual parts ?