seniman industries turns an everyday plastic chair into a gently swaying, elegantly resolved and extremely comfortable rocking chair, reaffirming our faith in good design. the ‘bar roker’ engages with the company, stimulating imagination, encouraging curiosity and causes a re-evaluation of how we experience the world. the object combines industrial manufacturing and handmade processes.

seniman's 'bar roker' rocking chair combines plastic mold and balinese reclaimed wood
reclaimed teak wood handcrafted in bali combined with the everyday icon of a plastic injection molded chair
all images © will wirawan

 

 

indonesian based coffee specialty + design studio seniman industries uses reclaimed teak wood handcrafted in bali combined with the everyday icon of a plastic injection molded chair to turn the familiar into delight. it is a fully weatherproof, flat-packed and stackable piece of furniture suitable for indoor and outdoor use. the ‘bar roker’ is proudly in use, on display and for sale at the designers’ coffee studio in ubud, bali.

seniman's 'bar roker' rocking chair combines plastic mold and balinese reclaimed wood
the ‘bar roker’ turns the familiar into delight

seniman's 'bar roker' rocking chair combines plastic mold and balinese reclaimed wood
fully weatherproof, flat-packed and stackable piece of furniture

seniman's 'bar roker' rocking chair combines plastic mold and balinese reclaimed wood
the ‘bar roker’ is proudly in use, on display and for sale at seniman coffee studio in bali

 

 

technical specification

 

height: 78 cm

width: 50 cm

length: 65 cm

material: recycled teak wood frame (flat-packed) integrated into an indonesian fabricated plastic chair — designed and manufactured by seniman industries

website: https://www.senimancoffee.com/bar-roker/

contact: [email protected]

photo credit: will wirawan

 

 

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edited by: apostolos costarangos | designboom