a normal thermoplastic polymer allowing for great versatility and high performance in terms of durability, resistance and flexibility. It is mainly composed of lignin and cellulose, which together with hemicellulose make up the stem cells of plants. Found via [Gizmag]
Swapnil sent me a link to Christofer Ödmark’s desk. Like mine, it features a large workspace but he goes further to use solid oak, along with steel for his legs.
Following up on the exploration three dimensional weaving with wood, the more conventional method of creating three dimensional wooden objects using plywood pioneered by the Eames and Saarinen was further improved on with 3D Veneer. One company that manufactures this material is Reholz.
The image on the left is what happens when the shape is molded with conventional plywood. The image on the right is the same shape with 3D Veneer.
A classmate of mine sent this to me this morning. It bares a lot of resemblance to some of the earlier drawings and models of my desk. I really really like the drawer details. L’Orchidée was inspired by the work of Art Nouveau furniture designer Louis Majorelle, his series of the same name featured a desk which combined many innovative features of the 1890s, Marc’s desk is a natural progression and features signature innovations such as the aluminum dovetailed drawer sides and the seamless veneered tambour top. The Art Nouveau period has inspired Marc’s work, but reproducing or, looking achingly backwards to a better past is not Marc’s intention. Capturing the freedom and fluidity which the movement embodied makes Marc’s work more than a…
Continuing on from last week’s explorations into bent wood, Michael Thonet‘s [wikipedia] process and deigns is worth looking into. And just so it happens, Co. Design wrote an article about the #14 chair this week, along with this video from YouTube. Some images via Google Image Search. Thonet pioneered the steaming process for softening and allowing the ending of beech wood. In the 1800s, he had undergone training as a joiner and start making cabinets at his workshop in Boppard – on the Rhine, in Germany. He started by laminating wood and veneers and gradually introduced his process of steam shaping. #4 #13 One Chair’d High Table Chair (about 1900) #1 – Child Rocking Chair #91 #19 #12 #7 #9 #5 #17 [Images from…