Corkback Chair
Value
Natural cork and oak wood give a warm touch to any space.
Chair combines materials in an unconventional way.
The comfortable backrest is made of cork - light, yet unusually durable material.
The chair's overall presence is light and simple with a unique and dynamic side view.
The underside of the seat is extremely carefully finished with perfectly matched oak plywood.
Works perfectly in both private and public interiors.
The product is stackable up to 4 chairs.
Product
The Corkback Chair combines materials in an unconventional way. The slim structure comes in solid wood and plywood, while the comfortable backrest is made of cork. The chair's overall presence is light and simple with a unique and dynamic side view. It works perfectly in both private and public interiors.
The designer —
Tomek Rygalik
from Poland
— What does simplicity mean to you?
Since the big bang the universe is becoming ever more complex. It’s no point going against it wasting a lot of energy, the key is to find clever patterns to achieve it effortlessly.
— What do notions like timelessness or durability mean to you?
Timelessness and durability are the key strategies of sustainable design and development. Human kind cannot afford more wasteful products that easily fall out of fashion or use.
— What would you consider the perfect product?
The perfect product is a product which cannot be improved. From paper clips through umbrella to bicycle there are certain clever solutions that when made well with quality materials can fulfil highest expectations while introducing happiness and delight to every moment of life.
— What sort of item would you consider passing on to your grandchildren? How would you describe it?
When living according to genuine values everything that surrounds us is eligible to be passed to the future generations. Everyday objects can often carry a deeply authentic, symbolic value.
Inspirations
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