Solid ash and plywood 'Polybloc' chair designed by Adam Wolstenholme, 2023.
An ode to Danish Modernism, and playful commentary on throw-away furniture culture that has found its way into the 21st Century - the 'Polybloc' chair, condensed.
Adam was fascinated by two things when approaching the design of this chair. Firstly, the practice of Kaare Klint and his understudies during the first half of the 20th century, which essentially looked at taking historically successful chair 'archetypes' and reimagining them into Modernist icons.
Our secondary focus and modern archetype of choice is the humble, cheap, mass-produced and perplexing plastic garden chair - the 'Monobloc'. It epitomises 21st century throwaway culture (despite its merits and accessibility) and formed the perfect basis for the Polybloc project. Wander any street in the world and they'll be there; broken, repaired, brand new, poking out of a skip, floating down a canal, or gathered around a table of a high-rise balcony. Tearing one apart to form an exploded view sculpture piece, Adam knew each of the elements needed to craft a joined (poly) dining chair inspired by its plastic counterpart, using 100% British grown ash. You'll see parallels in the sweeping steam bent armrest, unsupported by back legs, and lightweight sculptural back/seat.
SAD Gallery works exclusively with local craftspeople to produce our designs including the Polybloc chair, which is made to order in Kent by a highly skilled and experienced craftsperson. Partnered with One Tree Planted, they ensure every chair made will guarantee a donation to replant trees in the UK and worldwide.
Specifications:
Branded 'AW'
Height: 75cm / Width: 52cm / Depth: 50cm / Seat Height: 44cm / Armrest Height: 65cm
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