HIDDEN CHAIRS

ANAMORPHIC ARMCHAIRS
LIMITED EDITION
BEECH PLYWOOD, BRASS
L60 X P60 X H100 CM

IBRIDE ÉDITION (F) 2013

Our collection draws inspiration from three iconic armchairs: the Shaker, the chair designed by Otto Wagner for Thonet, and the traditional chinese armchair, Terence.
All three of the above will play the game of Hidden Chairs.
The multi-ply beech was made in a press and then machined in 5 directions to give each one a unique profile.

We have deconstructed their emblematic image with a three-dimensional play on optical illusions.

Walking around the chairs leads to a fantastic revelation. An abstract, almost calligraphic language occupies the space. This other chair, hidden within the first, steps freely out of the shadows.
Through the process of anamorphosis, just one point of view will restore their original image. 

 

 

HIDDEN WAGNER

photography by Guillaume Bertrand

Hidden Wagner is a reference to the famous chair designed by Otto Wagner, published by Thonet at the start of the 20th century.

 

photography by Guillaume Bertrand

Hidden Terence is inspired from the pre-eminent traditional Chinese armchair.

 

HIDDEN TERENCE & HIDDEN SHAKER

photography by Guillaume Bertrand

HIDDEN TERENCE & HIDDEN SHAKER

 

Photography by Guillaume Bertrand

The Shaker armchair is recognised as a source of inspiration for the modernist movements of the 20th century. The simplicity of its figure is transformed into a series of intertwining waves.

 

Video by Guillaume Bertrand
Thanks to Carine Jannin and all the staff at ibride, to Patrick Couval, and to Guillaume Bertrand.