Updated: The Faneeri folding chair by Nikari was crowned design project of the year at Dezeen Awards 2024. To add to the laurels, the chair was also awarded as the seating design of the year. As per the jury, the chair resembled, “an honest piece of furniture design that’s timeless yet not boring, and pleasing for all ages.”
The Faneeri folding chair for Finnish furniture brand Nikari is a great display of balance between comfortability and minimal material usage. Highlighted as a folding chair, it is perfect for seating in areas where permanent seating is not possible or practical. Crafted out of an uncomplicated silhouette, the Faneeri is a display of elegance even in its flat storage form.
Easy to put away or bring out when desired, stacking and folding of the chair enhances its usability. Offering benefits such as space-saving and easy transportation, the chair furniture piece brings sophistication into interior settings with its lightweight structure. The chair’s wooden frame is sturdy and offers stability.
The bare profile of the Faneeri chair speaks the design language of its designer Jonas Forsman, an award-winning industrial artist. The designer is inspired more by small, smart, technical solutions rather than big, magnificent pieces, which is translated in most of his work and this chair as well. The chair proposes a structure that marries comfort and functionality together.
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Made from lacquered oak, it has a chic design with a slightly bent backrest and curved seat. Thin cross-laminated veneers amplify the durability and clean minimalistic lines exhibit the simplicity of the design. Small metal parts are made of black texture powder coating to stick to the minimalistic side devoid of any excess elements. Owing to its modest form, the Faneeri folding chair is handy and easy to move.
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