Rope Chair 03 in Brown is one of the pieces of the Take a Seat Collection. It was once an old chair in a blinds production facility, which I inherited from an elderly couple closing their factory after 40 years.
The Take a Seat collection is a part of the Liftovers project — an upcycling trajectory of my design practice. The collection consists of second-hand chrome tubular frames, iconic of the mid-century modern and space-age eras, restored and transformed with my hand-woven rope nets. Using an intuitive weaving process without predetermined patterns, the nets embody a dialogue between chance and order, blending chaos and structure. Weaving serves as a repairing technology, extending the lifespan of furniture while challenging the linear, consumption-driven lifecycle of objects.
The weaving technique draws inspiration from the invisible labor of traditional net-making, particularly the women in fishing communities who repaired and maintained nets. Through this lens, Take a Seat reflects on care, interconnectedness, and the unseen narratives behind objects. By prioritising craft, the series redefines the value of restoration and invites reflection on collective responsibility.
EXHIBITIONS
Object Rotterdam, Rotterdam, NL (2025)
Design Biennale Rotterdam, Rotterdam, NL (2025)
