Armchair
Niemeyer II

Armchair for InsidherLand

Designed by Joana Santos Barbosa, the rounded forms of the Niemeyer II armchair are influenced by the modernist House of Canoas of Oscar Niemeyer. Having a refined design with architectural details, this armchair is minimal and yet a statement piece. The upholstery work is meticulous, with seams reduced to essential, in order to reproduce the backward movement of flat roof when seen from an aerial view. Upholstered in a special woven bouclé, this welcoming armchair receives people with a gentle embrace and feels the most comfortable place in the room.

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Niemeyer II by Joana Santos Barbosa
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Unique Properties

This is an armchair with a challenging design. Having a strong narrative speaking behind its organic forms, the creative process was developed in a cohesive dialogue between the general rounded design and the focus on the correct location of the seams. The symbolism is strong and so it’s the design itself. This armchair is almost minimal in its inner hidden complexity. Reduced to the essential, the design and the details create a graceful symbiosis between form and function.

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roundarmchair, roundchair, chunkychair, modernchair, bouclechair

Production Technology

Fully handcrafted in the city of Porto, located in the North of Portugal, this armchair is produced by local artisans. The use of traditional techniques is applied to create new contemporary designs. Product details Upholstery in InsidherLand Woollen fabric Base in oak finished in matt varnish

Design Challenge

Challenges are part of the design process and a completely round armchair is no exception. Inside, the wooden structure presents the necessary complexity for its clean exterior appearance. The construction process included several adjustments, both in the wooden structure and in the exact collation of the seams, to reach the final design, in which we find a total simplicity. Another anticipated challenge was related to the stability of the chair. By reducing the contact of the base with the floor we were able to offer an enormous freedom to the design. However, several improvements have been defined for its stability. This armchair is also available with a swivel option.

Project Duration

It took about a year to create the armchair and was released in September 2019 at Maison and Objet in Paris.

Operation Flow

Having a refined design and meticulous upholstery work, the Niemeyer II armchair is a best-seller among the designs created by Joana Santos Barbosa. It is a luxurious armchair that catches the eye of the public, being both a minimal design, yet a statement piece. Upholstered in a special woven bouclé, this armchair receives people with a gentle embrace and feels the most comfortable place in the room. It is also available with a swivel option.

Research

Being influenced by the assumptions modernist architecture such as freedom of forms and volumetric organicity, the goal was to create a free design. The handmade production was a process of adjustments between the free sketches, the technical drawings and the real scale modeling. The construction was carried out in full-scale prototypes. While upholstery was improved, the structure had to be adapted to the new demands. Since its launch, this armchair has quickly been a commercial success.

Inspiration

The rounded armchair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer and its rounded forms are influenced by the House of Canoas designed in 1951. The modern flat roof offers its flowing forms to the round seat. The backward movement of the curve that frames a large granite boulder is recreated by the location of the diagonal seams that flow all around the arms and seat of the armchair. Seen from above, it really recreates the exact movement into the comfortable seat.

Image Credits

Video: InsidherLand Images white background: InsidherLand Image in a house ambience: Weco Gallery

Project Overview

Niemeyer II Armchair has been a Golden winner in the Furniture Design award category in the year 2021 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.

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Joana Santos Barbosa was recognized with the coveted Golden A' Design Award in 2022, a testament to excellence of their work Niemeyer II Armchair.

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Niemeyer II: A Modernist Armchair Inspired by Oscar Niemeyer's House of Canoas

Joana Santos Barbosa's Niemeyer II armchair, influenced by the modernist House of Canoas, is a luxurious and minimal statement piece, meticulously handcrafted in Porto, Portugal.


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