Triangular frame chair

Triangular frame chair

laminated steel pipes and massive wood seat

The Triangular Frame Chair explores the relationship between structural lightness and material weight. Developed through a series of experiments with triangulated geometries, the chair uses a minimal steel framework to achieve both stability and visual clarity.

The structure is defined by a network of slender laminated steel pipes, arranged in a triangulated system that distributes forces efficiently while maintaining a reduced visual presence. This creates a frame that appears almost fragile, yet performs as a rigid and stable support.

In contrast, the seat is composed of two solid oak panels, resting lightly within the metal structure. Rather than being fixed in a conventional way, the wood is held in place through a subtle system of support, giving the impression that it floats within the frame. This relationship introduces a tactile and visual counterpoint: cold versus warm, light versus solid, precise versus natural.

The chair operates through this tension. The metal frame acts as a thin, almost immaterial envelope, while the wood provides weight, comfort, and familiarity. Together, they form a balanced object where structure and material remain distinct, yet interdependent.

Originally conceived as a study of triangulated forms, the chair became a starting point for a broader exploration of similar structural principles, later developed in various interior design elements with a subtle industrial character.