Rope Chair 04 in Lilac is one of the pieces in the Take a Seat Collection. The Thonet frame comes from a hidden second-hand store in my neighbourhood, which I discovered through a tiny door leading to 1,000m² of vintage treasures.
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)
