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Using a similar rope treatment as in the U-stool. This piece of furniture utilizes tension to hold itself together. Its harsh lines and intersections contrast with the simple form of the legs and frame. Comes flat-pack with encouragement to experiment with various rope patterns and layouts. This also allows for adjustability and customization
The R Credenza, named for its fastening system and typographic silhouette, is made of just 7 pieces of CNC-routed plywood and held together with a 2-ton ratchet strap.
Ratchet Strap Chair: This chair is made from a 1/2 sheet of plywood, uses no glue or fasteners, and is held together by a single ratchet strap. I made this chair because I was interested in the forces at play to make a chair stand up: the different parts in tension and …
The R Credenza, named for its fastening system and typographic silhouette, is made of just 7 pieces of CNC-routed plywood and held together with a 2-ton ratchet strap.
"Bloesem is where we garner and share ideas for design, for leisurely pursuits, for creating soul-soothing interiors, for love of the handmade, for vintage appreciation, for the art of traveling. Irene Hoofs"
The Series X. Series X has been an ongoing project since 2012, created by MÓT an Icelandic design trio : Gudrun Hardardottir, Baldur Snorrason and Katla Mariudottir
Plywood Tension Furniture Needs No Nails, Screws or Glue
We have all used ratchet straps for something - but most of us think of them as an industrial invention, something to tighten an object to the top of your car or hold together a stack of shipping crates, not furniture. One designer has rethought their use, making them into a set of remarkably el ...