Erik Jørgensen Introduces Ovo Yesteryear Damian Williamson
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
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A huge canvass of fresh egg pasta draped over an extra-large wooden rolling pivot was the starting yell for of the pattern procedure for this beautiful novel chair from Erik Jørgensen. Designed yesteryear British designer Damian Williamson, Ovo is a refined slowly chair that strikes a harmonious residue betwixt its contrasting materials in addition to how they interact amongst each other.
‘I began to assay how this nonchalant facial expression could interpret into an slowly chair. The upholstery of the backrest in addition to armrest has been folded inwards the same way every bit the pasta. Even the soft curved shape of the lower corners resembles the fluid perimeter of the pasta. The generous soft curved forms appeal to our senses in addition to invite us to engage amongst the chair. The number is a rattling tactile object,’ explains designer Damian Williamson.
The sentiment for the yell came every bit Niels Jørgensen, CEO of Erik Jørgensen Møbelfabrik, in addition to Damian were talking virtually the inspiration for the chair – the fresh egg pasta. Ovo is a play on words deriving from the Italian give-and-take ‘Uovo’, which way egg.
With hitting curves resting on a stiff squared steel frame, Ovo features a playful integration betwixt the leather in addition to steel. Providing a structural base, the steel likewise defines the border item where the 2 upholstered surfaces meet, thence minimising the number of visible stitched seams. These telephone commutation details are the number of Damian's holistic approach to the project.
The Ovo pattern is firstly in addition to foremost virtually generosity but likewise groovy comfort. The chair is welcoming in addition to rattling comfortable to sit down inwards – it invites you lot to sit down dorsum in addition to relax. Whether you lot identify it inwards the comfort of your ain someone home, a relaxing hotel suite or a lobby, it volition last the perfect fit.
‘I had initially envisioned Ovo existence placed inwards the home. However, I believe that expert pattern transcends borders; if successful, it transcends the borders betwixt the domestic in addition to commercial environment. There’s no argue why Ovo couldn’t likewise last enjoyed inside the context of a hotel lounge or invitee room for example,’ explains Damian.
Damian Williamson's refined aesthetic is the perfect gibe for the impeccable craftsmanship that Erik Jørgensen Møbelfabrik is known for, something I saw first-hand when I visited the production solid inwards Kingdom of Denmark terminal year. The introduction of Ovo marks the starting fourth dimension of a rattling promising collaboration in addition to I'm excited to reckon how it evolves!
Images courtesy of Erik Jørgensen