amir abbas kashef constructs adjustable tripod chair of wood + aluminum

amir abbas kashef constructs adjustable tripod chair of wood + aluminum
all images courtesy of amir abbas kashef

theodolite cameras are surveying instruments whose origins can be traced back for centuries. as ancient cultures and empires aspired to increase their knowledge of the world and the cosmos through geography and meteorology, they found the need for mechanisms to help measure angles along horizontal and vertical planes. in its present-day form, users maneuver the telescope within the boundaries of two axes to understand slopes and topographies. for these reasons, they sit atop a stabilizing structure that must be able to adapt to the supporting surface. after working with this device for some time, amir abbas kashef was driven to create his own tripod called ‘teo’.

extensions off of the metal caps provide surfaces for users to place their feet

throughout the design, raw materials of timber and metal are exposed by its construction. three adjustable wooden legs with corresponding metal handles provide users with the option to extend or shorten their length in relation to the desired height. this feature grants a range of 45cm at its lowest point, to 65 cm at its highest configuration so it can accommodate people of all ages. as the lengths of the supports are modified, an ergonomic, rotating seat adds more functionality in its ability to raise and lower itself using threads that surround the central component. the seat has been molded and casted from aluminum conforms the shape of the body as seen in the common counter chair.

the legs tie back to the threaded center component

knobs along the sides secure the leg lengths

the seat is similar to shapes seen in common counter chairs

adjustable seat

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