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Streamline is an award-winning chair designed by Amir Baharikhah, from Turkish studio Studiot, that was designed around a simple vision: have a small number of parts, keep the structure simple, and make the whole thing easy to put together. For this and more, it won the SIT Furniture Design Award in the “Chair” category back in 2025.
An easy assembly
A big part of Streamline is how it comes together. Sold in parts and designed for on-site assembly, users can put it together themselves without any complications. Separately, there’s an optional complete kit, which simply means users can receive everything they need in one package rather than sourcing anything alongside it. The chair’s simple lines and integrated structure support this, as it relies on a small number of components to do the essential work instead of lots of extra pieces.
Streamline can be used indoors or outdoors, coming in multiple body and rope colours. It is part of a wider set that includes single and double chairs, as well as small and large tables, all sharing the same look. The chair can also be stacked to make transportation and storage easier for users.
A contrast of materials
The seat and backrest are made using rope, with the user being expected to tie them according to their preference. This is not just a small detail, as it effectively affects how the chair can be personalised and maintained. The rope can be swapped for different colours, so the chair can be customised to suit any space, and the rope can be replaced if it wears out. In other words, the soft element is changeable without needing to replace the whole chair, giving the user control over how and for how long Streamline can stay in use.
Streamline’s frame is made from aluminium profiles, which are kept to only a small set of parts. Aluminium ensures that the chair is strong without being bulky, light enough to move around easily and that it can be recycled instead of ending up as waste. Put next to the rope seat and back, the metal frame is the long-life bit, and the woven part is the one users can change when it wears out.
In the end, Streamline shows how furniture design can be simple, practical, and long-lasting at the same time. By using a strong aluminium frame and a rope seat that can be replaced, Amir Baharikhah and Studiot created a chair that people can adjust, repair, and keep for years. It also makes assembly part of the experience, giving users a closer connection to the object. Streamline is a clear example of how smart design can make everyday furniture more useful and easier to live with.
