Colony armchair by Skrivo mixes steam-bent wood and rattan
Milan design studio Skrivo has combined a steam-bent wooden frame with woven rattan material to create this angular chair.
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Designed for Italian brand Miniforms, the Colony armchair by Skrivo has a seat and backrest formed from woven strips of dried vine using the traditional process called caning.
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"Caning has always caught our eye," said the designers. "It is functional, sustainable, resistant, lightweight and most importantly it reminds us of furnishings from the past."
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Sections of beech wood were steam-bent to create the rounded frame. Curved elements are joined to make a hexagonal shape around the outside of the chair.
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More poles connected to the corners support the cane material, often referred to as rattan after the Southeast Asian plant it is sourced from.
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A pair of bars is bent in two places and run from the front to the back of the seat, forming four legs.
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The chairs are available in both natural finishes or painted bright colours. Cushions can be added to the seat for extra comfort.
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