Design Fundamentals: An Introduction to Furniture Design
Materials for Chairs and Production Techniques
A course by Lorenz+Kaz , Furniture, Product, and Interior Design Studio
About the video: Materials for Chairs and Production Techniques
Overview
“What materials to use in chair production is an almost endless topic. We would like to give you an overview of different materials from which chairs can be made and the matching production techniques. ”
In this video lesson Lorenz+Kaz addresses the topic: Materials for Chairs and Production Techniques, which is part of the Domestika online course: Design Fundamentals: An Introduction to Furniture Design. Discover the basics of furniture design and how to create unique pieces that invite comfort and style in your home..
Partial transcription of the video
“After we looked into different typologies of chairs, there's also another way to separate different types of chairs by their materials and production techniques. Separating by materials and technologies, I do want to start with solid wood chairs, going to bent wood chairs, which is another interesting technology. Then we look into bent metal chairs, metal chairs in general, plastic shells, and then also like injection molded or complete plastic molded chairs. And at the end, also looking into new types of recyclable materials and new ways to produce sustainable chairs. So that are actually ...”
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Course summary for: Design Fundamentals: An Introduction to Furniture Design
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Furniture Design & Making, Industrial Design, Product Design
Lorenz+Kaz
A course by Lorenz+Kaz
Catharina Lorenz and Steffen Kaz are internationally renowned designers with a combined experience of nearly 30 years. Founders of the Lorenz + Kaz studio based in Milan, they have established themselves as experts in furniture, product, and interior design. Their illustrious career includes collaborations with esteemed companies and recognition such as the Red Dot Design Award and the DePadova Good Design Chicago Athenaeum award.
Specializing in chair design, Catharina and Steffen have crafted over 30 unique chair designs, many of which have become modern classics in the world of design furniture. Their innovative and iconic creations have been showcased at prestigious events like the Salone del Mobile in Milan and the Cologne Furniture Fair. With a strong focus on aesthetics, functionality, and cultural significance, their designs reflect a deep understanding of the impact furniture has on our daily lives.
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