Named after the renowned Prussian royal summer palace, Sanssouci is a bold vision of a dining chair that combines seemingly contradictory features with unapologetic carefreeness. Like an architectural folly, the Sanssouci chair plays with contrasts to evoke enigmatic attraction—the warm plywood material, crafted with soft curves at the ends, is juxtaposed by a drastic formal language informed by dystopian set designs. The Sanssouci armchair resonates with uncompromising minimalism, blending seamlessly into both plain and generous dining settings. Moreover, its throne-like and sculptural character makes it ideal for interior arrangements, where it can serve as a standout solitaire side-chair. The studio’s in-house study features an elaborate method of securely connecting all four boards without exposing screw heads on the outer surfaces, while still retaining its flat-pack capability. All boards share the same curvature, simplifying plywood sourcing through clever economies in tooling.
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