TENSE Lounge chair
When developing the TENSE Lounge Chair, the young designer duo Panter&Tourron pursued two central goals: On the one hand, the chair was to fit a neo-nomadic lifestyle (simple, tool-free assembly and disassembly, flat pack, and easy transport). On the other hand, it was to be manufactured as sustainably as possible (economical use of materials and resources, recyclability of components, low weight, and transport volume). The result is a minimalist, sophisticatedly designed armchair without a base that promises a high level of seating comfort. The TENSE Lounge Chair consists of two thin, flexible wooden panels of different cut, each of which is enclosed in a textile shell. By bending and folding these elements, which are joined together by means of a circumferential zipper, the finished chair is created. Where the furniture comes into contact with the human body, it is deliberately not upholstered with foam. Instead, an elastic fabric deforms to ensure a comfortable seat on the TENSE Lounge Chair.
Comments of the nominators
The TENSE Lounge Chair, which will be launched by Cappellini in 2022, impresses with its formal independence, minimal use of materials, space-saving transport, and simple assembly, which should not overwhelm end customers. Conceptually, it presents itself as a contemporary, sophisticated, and practical alternative to conventional upholstered chairs.
Comments of the jury
Furniture for modern urban nomads who, in view of their frequent changes of location, only want to equip themselves with the bare essentials, preferring practical objects that are easy to transport – this is a notoriously popular design theme, especially among young designers. Rather rarely do they come up with such convincing works as the TENSE lounge chair. This foldable, lightweight armchair, which offers itself as a fully-fledged substitute for conventional upholstered furniture, is based on an exemplary, clear, consistently implemented concept. It is characterized both by formal independence and sophisticated construction, as well as by low material consumption and practicality. No wonder this design will be launched on the market this year by the renowned producer Cappelini.
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