Folding Chair
Memphis

Folding Chair for Noda Designs

The simple yet elegant design is handcrafted in rustproof stainless steel in powder coated finish. Inspired from a paperclip and childhood candies, this a stackable folding chair that has a very clean and minimal frame design. The idea is to make a folding chair that pays attention to detail like the exposed brass screws and the groove throughout the frame of the chair. The profile is very simple and was designed intentionally to make it look almost like a line drawing therefore drawing the viewer to look closer at the details. The chair can be easily flat packed or stacked for large shipment

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Excited to make Memphis accessible in many languages through our translations: Folding Chair EN, Opvoustoel AF, Karrige E Palosshme SQ, የሚታጠፍ ወንበር AM, الكرسي القابل للطي AR, Ծալովի Աթոռ HY, Qatlanan Kreslo AZ, Aulki Tolesgarria EU, Раскладны Крэсла BE, ভাঁজ চেয়ার BN, Stolica Na Rasklapanje BS, Сгъваем Стол BG, ခေါက်ကုလားထိုင် MY, Cadira Plegable CA, Folding Chair CEB, Mpando Wopinda NY, 折疊椅 ZY, 折叠椅 ZH, Sedia Plegable CO, Sklopiva Stolica HR, Skládací Židle CS, Klapstol DA, Klapstoel NL, Faldebla Seĝo EO, Kokkupandav Tool ET, Taittuva Tuoli FI, Chaise Pliante FR, Cathair Fillte GD, Cadeira Plegable GL, დასაკეცი სკამი KA, Klappstuhl DE, Πτυσσόμενη Καρέκλα EL, ફોલ્ડિંગ ખુરશી GU, Chèz Pliye HT, Kujera Mai Nadawa HA, ʻo Ka Noho Peʻe HAW, כיסא מתקפל HE, तह कुर्सी HI, Lub Rooj Zaum Folding HMN, Összecsukható Szék HU, Fellistóll IS, Oche Mpịachi IG, Kursi Lipat ID, Cathaoir Fillte GA, Sedia Pieghevole IT, 折りたたみ椅子 JA, Kursi Lipat JV, ಮಡಿಸುವ ಕುರ್ಚಿ KN, Жиналмалы Орындық KK, កៅអីបត់ KM, Intebe RW, 접이식 의자는 KO, Kursiya Pêçandî KU, Бүктөлүүчү Отургуч KY, ເກົ້າອີ້ພັບ LO, Sella Duplex LA, Saliekamais Krēsls LV, Sulankstoma Kėdė LT, Klappstull LB, Преклопен Стол MK, Seza Miforitra MG, Kerusi Lipat MS, മടക്ക കസേര ML, Siġġu Li Jintwew MT, Ko Te Tuuru Kopaki MI, फोल्डिंग खुर्ची MR, Эвхдэг Сандал MN, फोल्डिङ कुर्सी NE, Sammenleggbar Stol NO, ଫୋଲ୍ଡିଂ ଚେୟାର OR, فولډ کرسی PS, صندلی تاشو FA, Krzesło Składane PL, Cadeira Dobrável PT, ਫੋਲਡਿੰਗ ਕੁਰਸੀ PA, Scaun Pliabil RO, Складной Стул RU, Nofoa Gaugau SM, Столица На Склапање SR, Folding Chair SN, فولڊنگ ڪرسي SD, නැමි පුටුව SI, Skladacia Stolička SK, Zložljiv Stol SL, Kursi Laablaaban SO, Setulo Se Menoang ST, Silla Plegable ES, Korsi Lipat SU, Kiti Cha Kukunja SW, Hopfällbar Stol SV, Natitiklop Na Upuan TL, Курсии Катшаванда TG, மடிப்பு நாற்காலி TA, Катлау Урындык TT, మడత కుర్చీ TE, เก้าอี้พับ TH, Katlanır Sandalye TR, Bukulýan Oturgyç TK, Складний Стілець UK, فولڈنگ کرسی UR, قاتلىنىدىغان ئورۇندۇق UG, Yig'iladigan Stul UZ, Ghế Gấp VI, Cadair Blygu CY, Klapstoel FY, Isitulo Esongwayo XH, פאָלדינג שטול YI, Alaga Kika YO, Isihlalo Esigoqayo ZU.


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Unique Properties

This is a stackable folding chair that has a very clean and minimal frame design. The idea is to make a folding chair that has attention to details like the exposed brass screws and the groove throughout the frame of the chair. The profile is very simple and was designed intentionally to make it look almost like a line drawing therefore draws the viewer to look closer at the details. Memphis can be easily flat packed or stacked for large shipment orders and easy for storage as you can hang them on the wall when not using to save space.

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folding chair, chair, patio chair, bistro chair, cafe chair, powder coated

Production Technology

Memphis chair is made using stainless steel and has rust proof powder coating. The frame is very simple with a groove in the middle and anchored together using the brass screws and fittings. Collapsible into a flat surface so that it is easy for shipping. For storage, it can be stored laid flat and stacked or it can be hung on a wall to save space. The reason for not having a back rest because I wanted to have a design that is very minimal as folding chairs should be and wanted the form to take centre stage with the idea that it can look almost transparent in a way. The missing back rest does not effect the comfort of the chair.

Design Challenge

The hardest part of this creative challenge is making sure that the frame is strong enough to support the chair - that is why stainless steel came to mind which is a solid and strong material to work with and if painted correctly with powder coating, it can minimize on corrosion. Using stainless steel means the cost is higher but still doable for a mid range product. We showed it on social media and the response was great with lots of enquiries on this product and also a manufacturer in New York wanted to produce them.

Project Duration

I started this project out of necessity on January 11th 2022 and did some research on materials, forms and fittings throughout for 2 weeks. The design concept was done in Toronto, Canada but manufacturing will be done in Indonesia.

Operation Flow

The operation is simple, folded chair can be operated using one simple movement by unfolding the chair. The ease of this chair and the simplicity of it makes it a timeless piece, and the fact that one can hang it on a wall to reduce storage space is ideal for small apartments or homes.

Research

When we were working on a commercial project recently and we realized there aren't any good looking fun folding chairs that are good for commercial use such as cafes, bistros, or even public spaces. I embarked on finding a solution for this but also wanted to make sure it can be easily shipped in a flat pack format. We spoke to a few manufacturers and because of the groove we wanted to make sure the corrosion is at a minimal since we wanted this to be a contract furniture which is why the frame is rounded so that accumulation of water is not possible. I used colours that are bright ad cheerful because most folding chairs are either white or silver/chrome finish, I wanted the chair to be fun and exciting which can brighten any interior or exterior.

Inspiration

The Memphis chair is an updated modern take on the folding chair. The simple yet elegant design is handcrafted in rustproof stainless steel in powder coated finish. Inspired from a paperclip and childhood candies, I wanted to create a folding chair that is minimal but yet substantial with attention to detail like the grooves around the chair frame. Anchored together with exposed brass fittings and screws for that extra special touch. The chair is stackable, therefore making it easy for storage (hung) and comes in 5 colours and can easily be shipped in a flat pack.

Image Credits

Images #1 to #5: render by Katie Zhang video credit: Katie Zhang

Project Overview

Memphis Folding Chair has been a Iron winner in the Furniture Design award category in the year 2021 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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Nora Voon was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2022, a testament to excellence of their work Memphis Folding Chair.

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