structure & decoration merge in lignes de capiton by dafi reis doron

structure & decoration merge in lignes de capiton by dafi reis doron
all images courtesy of studio dafi reis doron design

‘lignes de capiton’ is the latest development in the 75% control project, originally commenced by designer dafi reis doron during her time as a grad student at the royal college of art. the name was decided in reference to point de capiton, a term by french psycho-analyst jacques lacan meaning the point in which signified and signifier are held together, giving rise to an illusion of a fixed meaning to language.

‘lignes de capiton’

the design itself is a day lounge that re-considers the traditional upholstery technique of capitonnage — the button sofa. wood beams act as an alternative to buttons, pinning down cushioned fabric. part structural, part aesthetic, the sections create a unique composition on an otherwise blank surface. ‘lignes de capiton’ brings attention to the peculiar nature of wood, an element that transcends, throughout history, the entire spectrum between function and decoration. 

the day lounge’s name refers to the term point de capiton by jacques lacan 

profile view 

wooden beams are used simulatenously as structural and decorative element

the day lounge is the latest development in dafi reis doron’s 75% control project 

‘lignes de capiton’

the project expresses the designer’s ongoing fascination with using frame details as structure & decoration

‘lignes de capiton’ by dafi reis doron design 

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edited by: nick brink | designboom