'silkchair' by åsa kärner
images courtesy of åsa kärner


åsa kärner of swedish based alvidesign has created 'silkchair', a piece of furniture
constructed by weaving silk thread in and through an oak frame. the object is on show
now as part of 'moving textiles' at the stockholm furniture fair 2011.



back of chair


the chair, with a perceived weightlessness, is composed of overlapping linear
elements that work together to produce evolving and changing forms.



(left) front of chair
(right) side profile


four groups of tensile strings span the oak structure, rotating as required to develop
sturdy seat, back and side components.