Bold Neal Smith Prototype Chaise for Metaform Design Competition
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Accomplished New Zealand designer Neal Smith is known for his minimal, clean aesthetic and proficient work with progressive wood based materials. Smith has focused on occupying a space between mass production and individual handcrafting, creating unique designs for leading architects and high-profile clients.
This prototype recliner was designed as an entry into the Carter Holt Harvey 2003 Metaform design competition. The goal was to demonstrate and promote the use of hardened NZ Pinus Radiata, a process of infusing cellulose into pine under pressure. Hardened pine is significantly denser and stronger than normal pine, hence the opportunity was taken to maximise the cantilevers of the recliner to showcase these qualities.
Recently Neal Smith's iconic 1989 designed 'RYB' Chair was included in the Objectspace exhibition 'The Chair: A Story of Design and Making in Aotearoa' curated by Kim Paton. The image is taken from the accompanying book designed by Inhouse.
Each piece is checked and carefully hand restored at our Kingsland studio workshop. Our focus is preserving the character and patina of the design while ensuring it displays beautifully in a contemporary interior.
Each piece is checked and carefully restored at our Kingsland studio workshop. Our focus is preserving the character and patina of the design while ensuring it displays beautifully in a contemporary interior.
- Joints checked and reglued
- Timber cleaned and stains removed
- Veneer repairs if needed
- Surfaces polished / refinished
The items showcased in our gallery are constantly changing – not all items are on display at once.
Please enquire if there is a specific piece you would like to view and we’ll make sure it’s in the gallery.
All pieces are available for collection in person from our Ponsonby gallery. We are also happy to provide a quote for delivery throughout New Zealand.
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Bold Neal Smith Prototype Chaise for Metaform Design Competition
Note: We showcase a curated edit from the Mr. Bigglesworthy catalogue. Please contact us to view specific items.
