Paperclip Chair
The paperclip chair exploits the natural spring in two materials, stainless steel and leather, to combine the simplicity of a deckchair with the elegance of a piece of classic domestic furniture.
The Paperclip Chair brings the outdoor comfort associated with deckchairs and hammocks into the house, by using slung fabric to hold the human form. By bringing this concept indoors and into a more formal environment it allows the user to feel the same support whether dining, relaxing or working.
The idea for this chair came from wanting to create a comfortable seat which disposed of the need for the traditional layers of upholstery which have become synonymous with comfort inside our homes. By using a tubular steel frame and leather straps the chair exploits the inherent flexible properties of these materials to create comfort.
Because the back of the chair is not attached to the seat, the backrest can flex, while continuing to support the user. Another layer of comfort is provided by the 3mm leather straps, the leather is strong enough for support, whilst also supple enough to mould around your form giving a personalised experience of comfort. This means that each person that sits in the same chair feels as though it has been designed just for them. By paring back the design and the details the Paperclip chair achieves maximum comfort with minimal materials, tubular steel and leather.