Karo is a sculptural chair that distills the familiar image of a chair into a precise and reduced geometric language. The project explores the tension between function and form through a system based almost entirely on 90 degree angles. The subtle deviation of the backrest breaks this geometric rule, giving the object a sense of balance, movement, and human presence.
HOW IT’S MADE
The chair is made of four 3 mm aluminum parts - two leg elements, a seat, and a backrest - that were cut, unfolded, bent, and assembled with rivets. The production method emphasizes clear planes, sharp edges, and a visible, precise construction. The matte black finish reinforces the chair’s sculptural presence and its reading as a single, complete object.
PROCESS
The final design evolved through a process of formal development and model making, examining the relationships between proportions, angles, silhouette, and the intersections between surfaces. The goal was to develop an object that remains clearly recognizable as a chair while simultaneously existing as an independent formal statement.
