Trinidad Chair
When designing the Trinidad Chair in 1993, Nanna Ditzel found inspiration in the elaborate fretwork from the Gingerbread Facades that she had seen in colonial architecture while traveling through Trinidad. Much like the facades, the cut-out fretwork of the chair triggers an interplay of light and shadows, creating a pattern projected into space and a subtle sense of motion.
Materials
Stacking chair
Frame of steel tube, back of moulded plywood with CNC-milled cutouts
Seat and back mounted with rivets
Mounted with interchangeable plastic glides
Notes
Stackable: 8 pcs.
Testing
EN 1022:2005
EN 15372:2007 (L3)
EN 16139:2013 (L2)
Designer
Nanna Ditzel (1923-2005) emerged as a pivotal figure in the revitalization of Danish design during the 1990s, challenging conventions with her postmodern perspective. Despite starting many of her designs from subjective impulses rather than practical needs, she possessed a remarkable ability to translate artistic visions into functional and purposeful creations. Her legacy spans pioneering work in fiberglass, wickerwork, and various design disciplines, influencing both Fredericia, where she became a central designer, and the broader design community internationally.
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