OSSA

description

OSSA is the result of a third year collaborative design project together with Krystin Clarke. The brief was to create an occasional folding chair in solid wood that could be used both indoors and outdoors. We were provided with Western Larch for this project, an indigenous wood species that is well suited the climate and outdoor environment.

The folding chair OSSA is an occasional dining chair designed for use both indoors and outdoors. It is constructed to evoke surprise and delight with an expressive folding motion through its center spine. OSSA is the Latin name for bones which tributes the fifty bone elements required for the spinal hinge and equally points to our inspiration of anatomy and Canadian wildlife such as venison or wild goats.

The angles and precise spacing of the spine hinge allows the bones to only bend in one direction and lock into position in its open state. OSSA has a strong anthropomorphic character articulated through formal cues and will make you smile as you transform and fold the chair from its erect unfolded state to its resting folded state

Frame _ White powder coated stainless steel
Seat _ Western Larch
Strap _ English Kip leather
Dimensions in cm _ W47 X D47 X H78

/Intention

We wanted to create a chair that would easily communicate its folding abilities, yet challenge existing frames of reference and ways of use. Our objective was to have fun with the project and create an evocative form that was not only appreciated for its functionality, but something that could also be acknowledged for its character and its uniqueness.

If you are interested in learning more about this project, you can read more about OSSA on our shared website and on my personal website