cover crop for PLATO

a seating unit made from synthetic fiber that is woven using traditional thai basketry techniques. the translucent weaving pattern of this outdoor lounger is very charming on the contemporary steel structure. the collection has been developed by thai design duo decha archjananun and ploypan theerachai of thinkk. the chaise-lounge ‘cover crop’ has been presented in designboom’s ‘asia now‘ exhibition at dwell on design in los angeles. the collection is produced by thai furniture manufacturer PLATO and is available in the US since 2010.

thinkk studio: cover crop cover crop

thinkk studio: cover crop close up

thinkk studio: cover crop detail of the woven pattern

thinkk studio: cover crop the making process

thinkk studio: cover crop

thinkk studio: cover crop traditional thai basketry

thinkk studio: cover crop frame of the lounger

thinkk studio: cover crop sketch

thinkk studio: cover crop rendering

thinkk studio: cover crop slide-able armrests

thinkk studio: cover crop slide-able armrests

thinkk studio: cover crop art, architecture and design in thailand, shown in the exhibition asia now image © designboom

thinkk studio: cover crop detail image © designboom