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Spoon Chair by Philipp Aduatz
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£12,360per item
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A$25,299per item
CHF 13,210.35per item
MX$307,861.98per item
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SEK 158,226.20per item
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Spoon Chair by Philipp Aduatz
Limited Edition of 12
Dimensions: D 126 x W 52 x H 120 cm
Materials: Carbon fiber reinforced polymer, car paint.
The main idea behind Philipp Aduatz’s Spoon Chair is to bring the beauty of a bent-back leaf into an object by modifying the principle of the cantilever: here the lever, instead of reaching horizontally, extends upward in one direction. It then loops around over the top, back towards the center, to support its own and a person’s weight. In the Spoon Chair, Aduatz combines design with ergonomics through modern fabrication technology such as computer numeric control (CNC) milling and rapid prototyping.
The development of the Spoon Chair was an extensive process. Beginning with a sketch, Aduatz created a 3D model and fabricated a first polystyrene prototype through CNC milling. This initial model was manually reshaped until it fulfilled the most basic requirements of seating comfort. Then the original CAD-data was updated with a 3D scan of the reshaped model to obtain an improved digital version of the Spoon Chair. The procedure of milling, reshaping, and digital updating was repeated to the point of optimal seating comfort. Quite a few life-size as well as some scaled-down models were necessary to achieve the best result. The moulds for the production of the final Spoon Chair were created with CAD-data and CNC milling technology as well. Carbon fibers are materials used in motorsports and aerospace applications. They show a very high strength, durability, and stiffness along with an extremely low weight. The Spoon Chair could only be crafted with the support of a high-tech material such as a carbon fiber-reinforced polymer.
The name of the object is connected to the design process in a special way: most people who glimpsed the early prototypes quickly associated them with a spoon - and the name stuck. This creative naming process correlates well with Aduatz’s concept of art, that every person should have the opportunity to see in his work whatever she or he wants.
Vienna-based Designer Philipp Aduatz (born 1982) creates limited-edition functional objects that are highly sculptural in nature. Working with innovative materials and fabrication technologies, Aduatz is very much influenced by scientific matters such as chemistry, physics, and material technologies. His process combines traditional craft concepts and techniques with cutting-edge implements such as 3D printing, 3D laser scanning, CNC milling, and Rapid Prototyping. The experimentation with different materials and their behavior is an important part of his research at the intersection of design and sculpture. Greatly influenced by sculptors such as Constantin Brancusi and Tony Cragg, the designer aims to develop a distinct language of form in each of his pieces, encouraging a new discourse between the object and its user or viewer.
- Creator:Philipp Aduatz (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 47.25 in (120 cm)Width: 20.48 in (52 cm)Depth: 49.61 in (126 cm)
- Style:Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:2024
- Production Type:New & Custom(Limited Edition)
- Estimated Production Time:7-8 weeks
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- Seller Location:Geneve, CH
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1219240703092
Galerie Philia
Galerie Philia is an international contemporary sculptural design and art gallery representing emerging and established designers and artists. The gallery is the brainchild of two brothers who share a lifetime passion for art, literature and philosophy. Their distinct academic background sets them apart from their peers, as it sees them following a rhizomatic and transcultural approach in the way they select works. This involves combining elements from multiple cultures in what becomes a network of harmoniously interconnected roots, ultimately revealing the beauty of each unique creation. The gallery’s non-hierarchical curation sits apart from the ephemerality of trends and focuses instead on the true aesthetic quality of the piece – alluring and timeless. Unlike others, Galerie Philia does not focus on a single style – whether minimalist, organic or raw – but rather embraces heterogeneity. The Galerie Philia takes pride in discovering new talents, providing them with multiple international platforms to showcase their latest creations. As well as propelling the newest generation of 21st century collectible design, Galerie Philia also works with internationally known design artists. Galerie Philia has a strong international presence, with galleries in Geneva, New York and Singapore. In addition to their permanent spaces, the gallery organizes temporary group exhibitions and artists residencies in first-class locations around the world.
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