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marco sousa santos: shell chair


'shell chair' by marco sousa santos
all images courtesy of marco sousa santos 


lisbon-based designer marco sousa santos of branca-lisboa has created 'shell', a lounge chair composed of exposed plywood.
an array of wooden pieces disperse into a cocoon shape, supported by a organically emerging legs.
the ribs are intended to hold pillows and cushion which would adjust to any body shape while allowing each
user to personalize their own small sanctuary.       
 
after the wisa birch plywood is digitally cut, each piece is hand assembled by an old portuguese artisan
by the name of mr. castro. a collaboration between nature and technology, the chair incorporates both modern
and traditional techniques.  



profile view 



detail of joinery and back



chair with cushions 


designboom has received this project from our 'DIY submissions' feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication.
Marco Sousa Santos
11.12.11  
5
muito bom

parabéns marco
eduardo m   11.13.11
great piece : )
pickle   11.13.11
beautiful
antonije   11.13.11
gosto do jogo da geometria, bom trabalho
henrique leça   11.14.11
it´s fun how 2 d wood ellements turn into a beautiful organic structure, looks so comfortable great job!
Mohamed Fezazi   11.17.11

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