Copenhagen based studio Iskos-Berlin has a very particular way of consolidating organic form with industrial design aesthetics and the Fiber Chair for Muuto is their characteristic take on the iconic shell chair. A while back we stumbled upon some versions of the chair at Muuto HQ.
The Fiber Chair is clearly designed in reference to the utopian modernism of Ray and Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen, but it’s not a study of mid-century form, rather it seems like an reinterpretation of the universalist values of organic modernism. As such the Fiber Chair’s concept is characterized by the simplicity of its meticulous design stripped to a few essential components, its focus on versatility and sustainability, and affordability. The chair’s form is defined by the shell’s continuous curve extending from the backrest into the armrests and then into the seat.
The Fiber Chair’s shell is manufactured out of a wood composite, a mix of wood fibers and polypropylene, which is 100% recyclable. This material has a very tactile character and up close the surface has more of a feel of older fiberglass texture then new polypropylene chairs. There are currently four bases, steel tube, wood, sled (steel) and a swivel base, making the chair extremely adaptable. And just for fun it’s available in a wide range of colors and different upholstery, check it out for yourself.
