Folding chairs are great in theory, but most traditional designs are often bulky and unwieldy in both folded and unfolded form — defeating the whole point of impromptu seating. Now Belgian design company Materialise.MGX has solved this folding chair dilemma with their beautifully designed One Shot Stool. With a little help from rapid prototyping production, they’ve created a chair that gracefully twists from a narrow staff into a functional stool in a matter of seconds. In the folded position, the One Shot Stool is barely larger than a walking stick, making storage and transport a breeze. Once unfolded, it provides a sturdy little seat that is as functional as it is engaging.

Read the rest of ONE SHOT STOOL by Materialise

Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg
Post tags: 3D printing, fold-up chair, folding chair, laser sintering, Materialise One Shot Stool, Rapid Prototyping

We love a flat-pack design – it’s easy to transport, unpack and assemble (usually). But once it’s out of the box, most flat-pack furniture is pretty much the same as the standard 3-dimensional. If you ever wish you could occasionally revert back to two dimensions for easy storage, you’ll enjoy the Zebra Chair by designer Dieter Paul. You’ll like it even more because it’s made with renewable beech wood and recyclable aluminum.

Read the rest of ZEBRA CHAIR

Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg
Post tags: collapsible chair, Dasmoebel, Dieter Paul, fold-up chair, foldable furniture, Zebra Chair