patrick norguet: stem chair for crassevig

‘stem chair’ by patrick norguet for crassevig

‘stem chair’ is paris-based designer patrick norguet‘s first collaboration with italian furniture brand crassevig. the design comes from norguet’s exploration of industrial production processes in combination with different materials. in particular this is evident in the technical development of the chair’s curved aluminum, that uses no welding, rather an alternative assembly system to hold components in place. the delicate design draws its organic and subtly curved form from that of old european terrace or balcony wrought-iron fences.

front view

3/4 back view

the ‘stem chair’ is also available in a version with castors and is on show at milan design week 2011.

castor version of the ‘stem chair’