'Rollerback Rocker' by Timothy Hardman: Innovation in Chair

Rollerback Rocker

Chair for Timothy Hardman

Timothy developed the Rollerback Rocker in an attempt to create a kinetically engaging chair. The average chair does not allow for much user input, only support. By incorporating cushions that freely rotate on the back and rockers on the bottom, the user can adjust easily and often in the chair, letting them dictate how the design fits their needs. The trapped walnut accents soften the design while the metal frame provides a stable foundation for the leather upholstery.

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Unique Properties

The Rollerback Rocking chair is a unique combination of materials. The metal frame is accented with hand-cut walnut inserts, giving the piece an detailed accent that allows less severe angles than a pure metal frame. The leather cushions allow for the user to adjust and roll the cylinders as they please, letting them interact with the chair in a unique way.

Production Technology

This piece features a welded metal frame that has hand cut walnut accents. The walnut accents slot into the frame and are attached with set screws. The piece required immense attention to detail to get the pieces to set into the metal correctly, especially the curved arm insert. The legs are attached with Festool domino joiner and the cushions are sewn with leather.

Design Challenge

The hardest part of this project was the walnut inserts. In order to get the curved arm insert in, the chair needed to be welded together with the insert in, allowing no margin for error or second shot once it was in.

Project Duration

The project started in October 2020 in San Francisco and finished in June 2021.

Operation Flow

This rocking chair allows for the user to interact with it in many ways. The user can rock forwards and backwards as well as up and down. The cylindrical cushions can spin on their mounting rods and let the user continually adjust while seated.

Research

This piece rested on precise geometry. Designing a chair requires very subtle angles, which only increases when doing a rocking chair. Add to that the walnut accents and the attention to detail in this piece was immense. Timothy spent weeks designing this piece and going over the math to get it right before starting.

Inspiration

Timothy's inspiration for this piece mostly came from his disinterest in armchairs. Seating is one of the most intimate furniture designs as it requires the most physical interaction of the user. By incorporating freely moving cushions on the chair, the user can rock in it as well as adjust while seated by rolling their back into the cushions as needed.

Project Overview

Rollerback Rocker Chair has been a Iron winner in the Furniture Design award category in the year 2021 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.

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Iron Recognition

Timothy Hardman was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2022, a testament to excellence of their work Rollerback Rocker Chair.

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