‘butterfly vine chair’ by greenaround image courtesy of greenaround

designboom was recently at TIFF – thailand’s international furniture fair in bangkok in march 16-20, 2011, where we had the opportunity to see the ‘butterfly vine chair’ by thai-based company greenaround, who specialize in green architecture, vertical gardens and plantable furniture. the piece, whose shape resembles that of a butterfly, features an open wire frame which vines and vegetation attach to. over time, the simple and recognizable shape becomes a functional and sculptural piece that is camouflaged in natural greenery.

butterfly vine chair at TIFF 2011 image © designboom

butterfly vine chair at TIFF 2011 image © designboom

TIFF thailand international furniture fair 2011 is a green-oriented furniture fair that gather the best of thailand’s designers in one place. at this annual gathering visitors experience the diversity and creativity of thai design, the newest collections and take advantage of the opportunity to easily network with manufacturers, exporters and other influential players in the thai furniture industry.