Armchair Time
Materials
Wood and metal
Designer
Häberli Alfredo
Description
Time is the new armchair by Alias, designed by Alfredo Häberli, inspired by the ancient art of origami. Time aims to transform a simple two-dimensional sheet, made from a wood and composites sandwich, into a three-dimensional shell. Flexible and resistant, thanks to avant-garde techniques borrowed from the production of snowboards, the shell is supported by a minimal metal frame. Finally, a cushion element rests on the seat to increase comfort without changing the accurate ergonomics. Time has been awarded with the prestigious Red Dot Design Award 2020.