Intensive experimentation in three-dimensional shapes by designer Alessandro Stabile and the know-how of producer LaCividina have come collectively within the excellent storm. The Taco Chair celebrates sustainability – not solely the supplies and manufacturing course of used to create the seating, but additionally its future disposal. The idea is easy sufficient, a flat floor is developed right into a three-dimensional body utilizing easy cuts and stitches, with felt being the pure materials selection.
“My intention was before everything to create a high-quality armchair that was above all comfy and purposeful, and primarily based on a totally totally different expertise from that used for the manufacturing of most conventional upholstered furnishings,” explains Stabile.
As soon as paper and material fashions on 3D-printed frames and 1:1 scale prototypes had been created, Stabile linked with LaCividina. “A pure selection, in a method,” says Fulvio Bulfoni, Chairman of the model, “due to our nice manufacturing capability by way of materials, stitching and fabric, however above all for that aesthetic and formal relationship between the steel body and the padding that has turn into an actual energy of our merchandise.”
Whereas the Taco Chair isn’t your typical padded armchair, it’s extremely comfy. That’s due to the 2 layers of 8-mm felt that act as each upholstery and help, enclosing a sheet of technical materials that retains its form over time.
LaCividina employed a number of easy parts throughout manufacturing to cut back manufacturing steps, leading to decrease power and materials consumption. And since it’s so light-weight, the Taco Chair is answerable for decrease CO2 emissions throughout transport. Additionally, there aren’t any adhesives used within the seating, making it simple to disassemble in its entirety on the finish of life to be recycled.
To be taught extra in regards to the Taco Chair, go to lacividina.com.
