SEIZA

The concept for my seating furniture is based on a traditional Japanese way of sitting called "Seiza". Seiza literally means 'to sit well'. It is a pose where you kneel on the floor, fold your legs under your thighs and rest your buttocks on your heels. This Japanese way of sitting made me think about my own sitting positions. As an experiment, I started to record the postures I adopt when I have to sit still for a long period of time.

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Out of this experiment rose to the idea to design an ergonomic chair on which you can sit in different positions. The two different levels that make up the seating furniture make it possible to sit in the lotus position, on your knees, and in various other positions. That way you have more variation when sitting, which is often not the case with a traditional chair.

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My seating collection is a series of three ergonomic chairs on which you can sit in different positions. Each chair has its own shape within the concept, but still fits together perfectly. In the design and implementation phase, a harmonious balance was sought between functionality and aesthetics. You can see this in the choice of material and the small details in the implementation.

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For the elaboration of the chairs I chose plywood birch because the material has a very unique aesthetic. Plywood is made up of layers, which makes it extra strong and ensures the stability of my chair. The layers on the crosscut side provide a unique and timeless detailing, which was incorporated in my design in a rhythmic way. By choosing the light, neutral color of birch, the piece of furniture fits into any interior. Each object is unique thanks to the design and versatility of the material.