Graphium Chair Chair by Per Ploug

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DESIGN DETAILS
DESIGN NAME:
Graphium Chair

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Chair

INSPIRATION:
Winning a bronze in last year's A' Design competition for the Veizla Table was a great motivator, and a table is not complete without chairs... Hence, I wanted to design a chair, inspired by the 120 degree angles of the table's under-carriage... I wanted to create a chair which would both complement the Veizla range but also stand out in it's own right. I seeked further inspiration in the Danish masters like Borge Mogensen and Hans J Wegner and their ground-breaking work... I was aiming to create a modern classic.

UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The Graphium chair (named after the butterfly genus Graphium, which shape inspired the design of the back rest) is a 3-legged chair. A chair has many criteria to overcome. As well as being aesthetically pleasing, it must be strong, sturdy, light, and comfortable... The Graphium chair excells in all these criteria.

OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION:
The Graphium chair is visually interesting and invites you to try it. It is extreemely comfortable and gives you an ergonomically correct sitting position. In use, the centre of gravity has proven to be towards the front of the chair making it very sturdy. The curved backrest cradles the user.

PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION:
The project started in the summer of 2013, drawing the chair and subsequently making the model. By Septemeber 2013 I had the final drawings ready to show to my furniture maker. By November 2013 I had the prototype ready to test and evaluate. Final adjustments were done, and by April 2014 I delivered the first final product to a very satisfied client.

FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY:
Furniture Design

PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY:
The chair is made from solid wood, with veneered bent plywood backrest and upholstered seat. Before making the prototype chair, I made a scaled model out of foamboard and photographing it to better understand the proportions of the piece. Once I was happy with its shape, I worked closely with a furniture maker, initially discussing the process of assembly, details, visible joints. While the design was relatively quickly realised on the drawing board, it took a lot of practical experimentation to get it just right.

SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES:
W460mm x D510mm x H820mm. SH450mm.

TAGS:
Graphium, chair, three legged, 3 legged, pemara, pemara design, Per Ploug, designer chair, chair design

RESEARCH ABSTRACT:
My objective was to create a chair to complement the Veizla Table. The unusual table has a visually stunning appearance, a strong yet elegant feel. The chair had to express similar things and have an obvious relation to the table. Being Danish, I based my research on chairs made by companies, who produce classics by famous designers, such as Mogensen and Wegner. I studied the comfort of their chairs, seat and backrest angles, the proportions and evaluated what it was that made them such icons.

CHALLENGE:
The main challenge was to determine the right height position of the backrest... Too high and it looked top-heavy, too low and it started looking squashed... It took some practical experimentation to get it right. The height position didn't change the comfort of the chair, therefore I could concentrate on its looks... Shape of the seat was also challenging... I went through a few shapes until I settled on the one... How close/far it should be to the spine took some fine tuning also.

ADDED DATE:
2014-09-26 02:55:34

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IMAGE CREDITS:
All images by photographer Andrew Miller 2014

Visit the following page to learn more: http://www.pemaradesign.com


CLIENT/STUDIO/BRAND DETAILS
NAME:
Pemara Design

PROFILE:
Pemara Design is an Irish based furniture design company with roots in the Danish furniture traditions, focussing on the development of our own unique designs. The company was founded by Danish designer Per Ploug, who has worked in the furniture industry for more than 20 years as a kitchen designer. Combining his many years of experience, his engineering skills and his knowledge of good interior design, made him form and create a unique dining table, which soon after was put into production. Other products, such as a complimentary bench and a chair, have since followed. The products are available through selected furniture retailers in Ireland, and we will soon be expanding our market to the rest of Europe and beyond.



NOMINATION DETAILS

Graphium Chair Chair by Per Ploug is a Nominee in Furniture Design Category.

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AWARD DETAILS

Graphium Chair Chair by Per Ploug is Winner in Furniture Design Category, 2014 - 2015.



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COMMENTS
Giulia Esposito Comment #1781 on December 24, 2022, 9:20 pm
I am truly in awe of this furniture design. The Graphium Chair is so elegantly crafted and its modern aesthetic makes it a timeless piece. Its clean lines and sleek form are a perfect combination of form and function. I love how the chair looks and can easily imagine it in any space. It is a wonderful example of how design can be used to create something that is both beautiful and practical. Congratulations to Per Ploug for this incredible achievement!
Elisabeth Clark Comment #26120 on January 3, 2023, 8:14 am
As a design enthusiast, I am truly impressed by Per Ploug's Graphium Chair. The design of the chair is elegant and modern, yet it has the classic feel of the Danish masters. The unique combination of 120 degree angles and strong yet elegant features gives the chair a stunning visual appearance. The comfort of the chair is also admirable, making it a perfect addition to the Veizla Table. Ultimately, the Graphium Chair is a great example of good design and I am thrilled to see Per Ploug's success in winning the A' Design Award.
Mark Allen Comment #27178 on January 3, 2023, 8:34 am
This award-winning chair is a work of art that is both aesthetically pleasing and comfortable. It is a beautiful combination of modern design sensibilities and classic Danish furniture-making techniques. The 120 degree angles of the backrest are inspired by the undercarriage of the Veizla Table, complemented by the light and strong construction of the 3-legged chair. The chair's shape and proportions were carefully crafted and tested until perfection was achieved. It is a true testament to the passion and dedication of the designer in realizing this masterpiece.

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