samuel accoceberry and jean-louis iratzoki: xistera armchair for pyrenea

a singular piece of wire mesh is delicately folded and creased to create the chairs origami-like form.

the collection of metal objects look to introduce the normally concealed functional carcass as the furniture's main aesthetic.

in the japanese edo era, canisters were made from tin were a commonplace means of storage for tea. it was kiyosuke who first designed the tin tea caddy and made it into a commercially available item.

bright red bristles act as dust barriers and line the edges of all opening pieces and separations, hiding gaps between the wood and creating smooth surfaces from which cords and wires can emerge.

revealing young talents of the future, VIA presents prototypes from its annual design support program- among the 13 project grants is 'air chair' designed by samuel accoceberry.