‘silkchair’ by åsa kärner images courtesy of åsa kärner
åsa kärner of swedish based alvidesign has created ‘silkchair’, a piece of furniture constructed by weaving silk thread in and through an oak frame. the object is on show now as part of ‘moving textiles’ at the stockholm furniture fair 2011.
back of chair
the chair, with a perceived weightlessness, is composed of overlapping linear elements that work together to produce evolving and changing forms.
(left) front of chair (right) side profile
four groups of tensile strings span the oak structure, rotating as required to develop sturdy seat, back and side components.
detail
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