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Aeroformed Chair by Connor Holland
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The Aeroformed Chair is a futuristic design that showcases the innovative manufacturing process of ‘Aeroforming’, where air is injected into a sealed envelope of sheet metal, inflating it like a balloon.
Inflating metal enables the creation of complex three-dimensional forms, which would be too expensive or time consuming to reproduce using conventional methods. The resulting objects are extremely strong for their weight and can support very heavy loads, even when the metal before inflation is only as thick as a 2p coin.
This design demonstrates that minimal inflation still provides considerable structural strength, while maintaining a sleek appearance without buckles or dents. By carefully limiting airflow into the piece, key structural areas inflate to the required thickness, but the back supports are left with an attractive taper that shows how thin the steel is before inflation.
The legs and frame are powder coated mild steel, with felt floor protection pads on the feet. The seat and back are discs of high-quality birch plywood, blackened with ebony dye and finished with a matt wax varnish.
- Creator:Connor Holland (Workshop/Studio)
- Dimensions:Height: 36.23 in (92 cm)Width: 19.69 in (50 cm)Depth: 27.56 in (70 cm)Seat Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)
- Style:Space Age (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:2022
- Production Type:New & Custom(Current Production)
- Estimated Production Time:Available Now
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- Seller Location:Winchelsea, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7563231034812
Connor Holland
Connor Holland is an independent designer maker who creates unique products and furniture in his contemporary studio workshop. His futuristic style takes inspiration from the optimistic, space age vision of the 21st century as seen in retro science fiction, combined with an ambitious creativity and desire to challenge convention. Since graduating from Kingston University’s Product Design course, he has continued to follow the ethos of ‘Thinking through Making’. As a result, the sculptural forms of his designs evolve through constant experimentation with materials, and by pushing the boundaries of manufacturing techniques. He is best known for his work with inflated sheet metal, and the ongoing refinement of the Hydroforming and Aeroforming processes, sharing his results with millions of viewers online. Connor’s positive view of the future results in an increased awareness of ecological impact. With sustainability in mind, every design is hand made and built to last with a keen attention to detail. His designs utilise the strength, durability and versatility of metal, ensuring that each piece can be refurbished in the decades to come, and finally recycled at the end of their usable life.
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