puzzle-like inception chair by vivian chiu

puzzle-like inception chair by vivian chiu


hand-cut grooves allow the chair frames to sit comfortable into each other


'inception chair' is a seating concept which draws on the archetype of the chair nestling it within a progressively smaller form
of itself to create the actual seat. developed by RISD furniture student vivian chiu, the design consists of 10 chair frames
that fit into one another via hand-cut grooves which are cut out of the inner edges of the frames' seats and backs.
pegs on the outer end of each frame fit into the notches of the previous sized chair, sliding easily in place so that the
horizontal edge between chair seat and back line up.



front and back views



profile and 3/4 views



the 10 chair frames disassembled



the working frame with view of grooves

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andrea db
05.17.11  
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made for a family of russian dolls, they were well chuffed
j   05.17.11
the visual effect is very good
tmjf   05.17.11
very funny!
I like this crazy project!
Renato   05.17.11
i was going to say, waste of materials and effort... but on second thoughts, so what; it's just lovely, especially the family group.
nicey   05.17.11
the form is pure, even though it's seem to use more materials than normal one. i think it waste less wood when it's making up because its pure.
nobody   05.18.11
I would buy one of these things in a heartbeat, if just to have the conversation piece.
Von Galt   05.18.11
I wonder if this would have the same effect in a different setting. I have a feeling the illusion is only this effective with a consistant, blank background.
loki   05.18.11
nice visual efect!
Josef   05.18.11
wow
rs   05.21.11
This is stunning ! Definitely not a chair, but sn amazing piece of sculpture
Philharmonikon   05.21.11
Interesting concept 8/10
Exploration of form 7/10
Functionality 2/10
@Von Gait - Conversation piece 9/10
Eug   05.24.11
the effect caused by this chair is amazing.
i like it very much
PatriciaC.   05.24.11

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