Specs: Cordura, Aluminum, Steel, Maple
40”(H), 23.5”(W) x 21”(D), seat height is 15.25”

Process: I was interested in the idea of a sitting position dictating a chair’s deign. In this case, I created a leg rest for propping a leg up as the sitter shifts weight to the side in a lounging posture. A slight curve in the leg-rest allows for increased ergonomics. I liked the asymmetry and tried to make the leg rest as big as possible to add a bit of whimsy to the chair. I then made full scale sitting models out of polystyrene foam to modify the curvature of the seat. I also experimented with different shapes and sizes for the leg rest. Once achieved, I transferred the profile to a template to guide the bending of the aluminum frame. I sewed a sleeve of Cordura nylon fabric and an adjustable head rest that snaps onto the seat back. Once the parts were made, I welded the steel legs and mechanically fastened everything together.

Materials: The choice of materials for the Amalgamation Chair was based on a desire to highlight the unique characteristics of materials working together in a harmonious way.

I chose Cordura nylon fabric for its strength, thickness, and tactile quality. Because Cordura can be prevented from fraying using heat, it was an ideal material for bolting to the frame.

The upper frame of the chair was made using bar aluminum bar. I chose this material for its light weight, flex, and strength.

The legs were made of steel and maple. The steel added needed weight, while the maple provided an organic element.

Bending birch and maple veneers were used for the leg rest to allow for its curvilinear form and to tie in aesthetically with the legs.