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Pad

Chair for Bruce Tao

Pad is a wood chair for the need of saving space and unique furniture, which can be folded into a flat sheet. When used, pull out the seat and legs and fold them twice to form a chair. When not used, the flat shape is easy to store and can be stacked to save space. This function is very suitable for the use of hospitality in the family. Besides, it is also suitable for many public places. The well-tired natural wood material is strong, which can be folded for many times.

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Unique Properties

This is a folding chair design that can save a lot of space. Its most distinctive feature is its foldability. It can be folded into a flat sheet. When not in use, many chairs can be folded into a flat sheet and stacked on top of each other. This saves a lot of space. When not in use, it also unfolds easily to form a chair.

Tags

Chair, Space-saving, Piece, Wood, Furniture, Pad

Production Technology

Material is teak, it is all a dry shrinkage is wet bilge minimum deformation of wood, after professional drying treatment, stable size very wear-resisting, the shrinkage rate from raw material to air dry to radial 2.2%, 4.0%, is the minimum deformation coefficient of the wood, good resistance to bending, wear-resisting, air dry density is 0.65 g/cm3 (dry weight about 650 kg/m3); Therefore, it has the distinctive characteristics of anticorrosive, insect-proof and so on. Suitable as a folding chair material.

Design Challenge

This is an innovative design with a complex internal structure, and the machining qualification rate is the biggest challenge encountered by this project.

Project Duration

The project started in September 2020 in Milan and finished in February 2021 in that place, and was exhibited in China in February 2021.

Operation Flow

Start with a tablet. First, grab the bottom beam of the tablet and pull it down. The seat and legs of the chair will snap out. Second, pull the seat and legs to the bottom and fold them up by 90 degrees to form the seat. Finally, fold the legs down 90 degrees to form a chair.

Research

Folding chair is a product that can be seen everywhere in our life and will bring great aspects to our life. Folding chairs are usually used at home to entertain guests or to sit on their own. Easy to fold and save space. According to research, furniture design output value had reached 210 billion euros in 2002, its development prospect is very broad.

Inspiration

The shape of the tablet inspired us to come up with this project. The size of the tablet is very space-saving and easy to store. Folding chairs are also in demand in large public places. We wanted to design a chair with the same function. So, we made the folding chair a flat panel. Usually, it's a chair. It can be folded into a flat sheet when needed.

Image Credits

Creator (Bruce Tao / Designer)

Project Overview

Pad Chair has been a Iron winner in the Furniture Design award category in the year 2020 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.

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Iron Recognition

Bruce Tao was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2021, a testament to excellence of their work Pad Chair.

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Introducing Pad: The Space-Saving Folding Chair Designed by Bruce Tao

Bruce Tao's innovative Pad chair is a space-saving solution inspired by the shape of a tablet, designed to fold into a flat sheet for easy storage and stacking, revolutionizing the concept of traditional chairs.


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