A client approached me in the spring of 2006 about designing furniture for his terrace. I spent roughly a year working on the prototype for the camille chair. My early decision to use wood slats as a seat and backrest was influenced by the idea of a chair capable of withstanding the elements; however, after I had completed several mock-ups I realized that camille had the potential for indoor use as well, and in my first fully realized prototype I decided to use walnut. The ideas that evolved in the dining chair - interlocking parts, tapered and slimmed-down elements, a combination of dynamic movement and solid engineering - were carried over into designs for a chaise longue, side table, and coffee table. In order to achieve the desired balance of delicacy and strength, I made all the main structural elements out of metal; these pared-down volumes remain structurally sound, but allow the frames to have a less restricted, organic movement. The wood elements, in direct contact with the body, are designed to be both ergonomic and seductive. The dining chair, chaise longue, and side table are all available: in walnut/aluminum (indoors or protected outdoors), or teak/bronze (outdoors); the coffee table is available in glass/aluminum or glass/bronze. Contact me for more information.
