Designers increasingly find inspiration for furniture in architecture. A design studio in Brooklyn paid tribute to one of New York’s symbols: the water tower. The project was part of a competition. Twelve talented designers were challenged to create furniture inspired by historic buildings. The task was to use wood from the old water tower on Park Avenue and turn it into a modern wooden chair.
Wooden chair with a sculptural design
The water tower was built during the industrial revolution in the 19th century to increase water pressure and supply taller buildings with water. The tower quickly became a symbol of New York. Hunter Design Studio wanted to create a wooden chair that exudes simple, timeless elegance. To achieve this, they cut the wood into small pieces so its texture and color could be used more effectively. All the small pieces were then joined in a creative way, resulting in an original model.
Wooden chair inspired by architecture
The wooden chair is characterized by clean lines and simple construction. The high backrest surrounds the body and encourages muscle relaxation. The ergonomic structure provides maximum comfort. The natural wood color has a relaxed effect. The chair can complement both modern and traditional interiors, as well as classic minimalist decor. The legs are made of metal, giving the design a sense of stability. Thanks to the elegant combination of innovative design and efficient form, the chair quickly became very popular. Hunter is a design studio that manufactures only wooden furniture. Its designs are functional, plain, simple and timeless. Each piece is hand-finished and made with natural materials.
Modern furniture design inspired by an old New York water tower
Construction sketch of the wooden chair and the water tower
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Anna Lohan
Yolande A. Bow
Peter Dark
