amber chair by jaeuk jung

'amber chair'
layers of time are fossilized within the essence of amber... korean designer jaeuk jung
draws on the qualities of this natural resin as a solution in which to reflect and preserve the
final moments of a decaying object. his 'amber chair' 'fossilizes' michael thonet's classic
'chair no. 14', enclosing the antique piece of furniture and turning it into a contemporary
design object. thus a new chair is presented without removing the past completely, but conserving it.
'amber chair' was on show as part of 'the savage mind' in spazio rossana orlandi during
milan design week 2010.


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Interesting effect, but really puerile execution. Real fossils don't come out in a square block, interesting how the ergonomics have been totally lost with the new form.
I have deep respect for Thonet, and for the designer, but, hang on, is this art? Because is surely isn't design.
Design is about usability, feasability and responsability. How much does this object cost (monywise and enviromentally)? Can I sit in it? How much does it weigh?
Sorry, I can't believe these sort of projects still turn up year after year.
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