THE TOT CHAIR
Motivated to design a chair that complements the workshop stool, I revisited Liverpool, retracing the same path of inspiration. This journey brought me to Matchwork’s old Mersey Match Factory and its distinctive water tower in Garston, Liverpool, and imposing figure presiding over the factory.
The main source of inspiration originated from the robust, substantial form of the tower and its four legs descending, supporting the structure high above. I aimed for the chair to possess a sleek yet impactful appearance, capable of harmoniously complementing the workshop stool.
Elevating identical joining techniques as those used in the Workshop Stool, to craft armrests that securely perch, almost appearing to float, atop the underlying pipe. The exaggerated structure of the backrest intersects through the seat, presenting a unified and solid form when viewed from the front, rising prominently from the legs.
SILHOUETTE
Casting shadows from the chairs figure plays a crucial role in unveiling elements reminiscent of the Matchworks tower within its design. Transforming its straight lines into more fluid and playful contours, the result was a barrel-like structure, visually accentuating its edges using the seat and armrests to project these features within the shadows behind.
