Monday, December 13, 2010

studio floris wubben

Another clever Nederlandse creating aesthetically incredible pieces through experimenting with new material properties. Specifically inspired by nature and traditional natural materials such as wood, Floris Wubben claims that "by using a technique I form this material to new forms and give it a new purpose".


'No.3 Bench'

"This bench is made of polypropylene, wood and lacquered metal. The wavy polypropylene is attached to the wooden branch with metal rods. As a consequence, the shape of the polypropylene is given by the shape of the branch.
The polypropylene forms a fascinating combination along with the natural wood. Although completely different materials, they both need each other to conquer the whole design."



'Waving Furniture'

"This design is based on a new material; sheets of corrugated veneer. Because this "waving" veneer the chair gets new aesthetic qualities and functions. You can make the waves higher and wider, this gives the chair new properties."



'Groove

"This...is a robust table with a massive appearance, inspired on the chopping board from the kitchen. The groove (of one piece over the tabletop and table legs) and the use of massive wood confirms the old-fashioned handwork."



'Ply-felt'

"This "two-person sofa” is a combination of felt with steel pipe. Through the use of this two materials an interesting combined action of contrast and construction arises."



'Vienetta Chair'

"This chair is a combination of white polypropene with steel chromed pipe. Through the use of these two materials an interesting combined action of contrast and construction arises; application of these totally different materials is essential for the functioning of a chair: construction and comfortable seat. The construction of the chair can be taken apart; every part of the chair can be replaced."



'Upside down'

"This chair is made of a (inverted) willow tree. The legs have been obtained by twisting and splinting its branches and letting it dry into the final shape. The seat and back were naturally kept in line with the bole’s silhouette. This project had been put in practice jointly with the artist Bauke Fokkema."



First spotted on Notcot.org
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