The Echo chair investigates formal variation by taking a standard chair profile and using extrusion to create a dynamic, multifunctional three-dimensional volume. Its sculpted curvature encourages a range of postures, from upright to reclining, and features a gentle rocking motion. This abstract design transcends utility, engaging the user and blurring the line between furniture and art.
The chair’s ambiguity—whether it's one piece or two merged forms—prompts curiosity. When multiple Echo chairs are grouped, they transform into a sculptural installation, emphasizing modularity and user-driven configuration, akin to kinetic art.
The Echo chair also redefines sustainable furniture. It’s crafted from a bio-composite (50% wood fiber, 50% polymer) and is 3D-printed using 50% recycled agricultural waste. Being made-to-order and 100% recyclable, its environmental impact is minimal. The 3D printing process reduces waste, with any leftover material recycled back into new chairs, creating a crucial closed-loop system. This innovative fabrication builds the complex, seamless shape in just two parts, eliminating multiple joints and resulting in a strong, unified, monolithic form.