The POLY chair is a unique design piece that makes maximal use of residual and waste materials. Michael Kruijne developed this project with the idea of facing the challenge of depleting natural resources and the huge amount of produced waste. Therefore, he aimed to show how we can face this challenge with a design mindset that brings to the table valuable furniture pieces.
The POLY chair aims to shift a part of our productive activity to a more comfortable sitting position in a reclining chair. This breaks the monotony and stagnation all office workers are exposed to, contributing to well-being. The core concept of the chair revolves around improving material efficiency and promoting circularity.
One of the unique features of the POLY chair is its spacious armrest which brings the design to the intriguing intersection between relaxation and productivity.
To design this product, wood components were crafted from discarded office tabletops. Studio KRUM used foam elements to maintain a sleek profile due to the angular orientations of the wooden parts on the frame. This already contributes to the seating comfort, making the chair a great spot for productive work. Committed to efficiency, sustainability, and innovation in architectural design, Studio KRUM was founded by Michael Kruijne in 2012.
Additionally, the metal parts received 100%% leftover powder coating. This color leans towards shades of grey, with potential variations. Because of the small independent seating elements, upholstery can be sourced from surplus textiles, further minimizing waste.
Lastly, the seating elements are bolted to the frame, allowing easy disassembly and repair. The POLY chair has won the SIT 2024 Furniture Design Award in the Lounge chair category.
Photo credit: KRUM & Drisag
