martino gamper: postmundus for nilufar unlimited

a reinterpretation of the classic thonet bentwood chair, five beech wood branches are curved - three of which are layered, forming the back, while two serve as the legs of the design.

bora db April 29, 2012 1 min

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‘postmundus’ by martino gamper for nilufar unlimited

london-based designer martino gamper has reinterpreted thonet bentwood chair no.16 to create ‘postmundus’ for the nilufar unlimited exhibition.
presented during milan design week 2012, the milan-based gallery is showcasing designs which can be reproduced to challenge creative boudaries
and promote collaboration between art and design. while after a visit to the mundus furniture factory in croatia, gamper left with 100 elements
which he reworked to create the seating object. five beech wood branches are curved – three of which are layered, forming the back,
while two serve as the legs.

stay tuned for more pieces from the nilufar unlimited exhibition.

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the bent wood legs mirror the backrest to unify the chair graphically
back h – 84 cm (33.1 inches)
seat h – 42 cm (16.5 inches)
width – 50 cm (20 inches)

martino gamper postmundus