Sabine Marcelis Creates Fluid Forms Out of Aluminum For First-Ever Chair Design

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As a seasoned gamer who has spent countless hours traversing futuristic landscapes and immersive virtual realities, I find Sabine Marcelis‘ Stedelijk Chair to be a testament to the power of design in bridging the gap between the digital and physical worlds. Her ability to imbue solid materials with soft, fluid qualities, and her mastery over light manipulation are reminiscent of the graphics rendering techniques used in creating realistic virtual environments.

Sabine Marcelis, a well-known Dutch designer and artist with a penchant for surreal installations and furniture, creates an aesthetic reminiscent of tranquil futurism. For the first time, she has designed a chair on commission from the Stedelijk Museum, expressing her sensibilities in a sleek, minimalist design made entirely from aluminum.

As a gamer, I marvel at Marcelis’ extraordinary abilities to transform solid matter into soft forms and manipulate light as if it were an ingredient in my favorite video game. Her masterpieces like the onyx fountain in Amsterdam’s Vondelpark and her mirrored plinths outside the High Museum of Art leave me awestruck. In the Stedelijk Chair, she distills these talents into a sleek, everyday design for everyone to enjoy.

The aluminum structure has an especially fluid quality that imbues the material with a pliable visual effect. The uninterrupted aluminum surface offers a diffused reflection of its surroundings, that moves effortlessly through its curved seat. The rectangular legs provide sharp contrast to the smooth focal points, but still blend seamlessly into the backrest.

The design prioritized functionality and timeless appeal as it was specifically crafted for the museum’s newly renovated entrance area, which was unveiled to the public this Fall. Featuring a versatile stackable design available in both bar height and table height, these chairs can be effortlessly rearranged throughout the space to accommodate various uses.

Sabine Marcelis’ Stedelijk Chair is available for purchase now at the BD Barcelona’s web store.

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2024-11-28 17:56