The traditional approach to chair design keeps coming back with a modern spice whether it is through inspiration, materials, or shapes and forms. Despite leaps in modernization, we like to cherish the design aesthetics rooted in the culture and history of human evolution. Celebrating the beauty of ancient Thai architecture, the Sala chair is a tribute to the long-known residential style that features exceptional wood-crafting techniques. Designed by Natthorn Uliss for Thai furniture company Ülii Design Studio, the Sala chair is created through a holistic concept inspired by traditional Thai building style.
Crafted out of wood, the Sala chair is available in three types of wood – Oak, Beech, and Mahogany – each one lending a different touch. It has a unique design with expansive side panels, displaying organic nature and quality of different wood types.
Describing the chair in an Instagram post, the company wrote, “Ülii Design explored various Thai residential styles studying joinery, materials, and architectural details. This exploration unearthed unique characteristics, transforming them into iconic furniture designs…creating an aesthetic that celebrated the warmth of human touch over machine precision.”
The front and the back of the chair are inspired by the way traditional Thai homes are built. The overlapping wood techniques have been used to form the chair with eight rod-shaped wooden elements. The right angled trapezoid legs have wooden rod bases and end in wooden rod armrests. The backrest is also made from a similar wooden rod.
The seat features for wooden rods that provide anchors to the woven paper cord that makes up the seat in a very traditional style. The seat’s weave is akin to the traditional stools and cots in various Asian and African heritages.
The Sala chair achieves great sophistication using minimal wood except for the side panels and can be used in various settings. For a comfortable posture, the users can place a cushion in the back if needed. The natural material brings out the beauty of design and glorifies Thai architecture. Since it is made using wood, one has to take extra care to prevent it from any possible scratches, wear, or tear.
Follow Homecrux on Google News!
