alessandro busana designs rattan-container inspired chair for gaber
all images courtesy of alessandro busana/hole designstudio

 

 

 

 

 

alessandro busana of hole designstudio has created the ‘basket chair’ inspired by the traditional wicker container for northern italian furniture distributor gaber. the structural composition extrapolates the principal structural lines to create both a decorative object and a comfortable ‘container to sit in’. perforations in the chair allow for an inclusion of the character of surrounding environment. these gaps provide a rhythmic play that creates an additional volume in the removal of its parts. a selection of several types of bases gives the armchair versatility. depending on the chosen material, the chairs can be made stackable, used indoor and outdoor, and moreover, thanks to the characteristic cuts in the shell, the seat can be easily upholstered. once wrapped with fabric, the chair gains a contrasted identity compared to its original plastic frame.
alessandro busana designs rattan-container inspired chair for gaber
the collection for the ‘basket chair’ is vast with different color and leg options

 

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the chassis in the bottom of seat provides an array of legs to be attached

 

alessandro busana designs rattan-container inspired chair for gaber
plastic legs match the seat color to harmonize the product

 

alessandro busana designs rattan-container inspired chair for gaber
metal legs make the armchair more practical with the ability to be stackable

 alessandro busana designs rattan-container inspired chair for gaber
the studio prototype of the upholstered cover that can be applied on the seat

 

alessandro busana designs rattan-container inspired chair for gaber
basket chair is inspired by rattan baskets

 

 

 

 

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