Max
Chair for +55 Design
The search for a complexity synthesized in a few lines was the main inspiration for Max Chair. With clean design and precise lines, this piece is a response to a structural challenge with a combination of materials. The light and slender fiberglass shell rests over four metallic support joints, while locked at the base (with axes that cross each other in an X shape), with Sucupira wood covering the feet. Its seat and backrest are part of the same volume, covered in natural Solana leather, with many studies on ergonomy to find a proper curvature and compact visuals.
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Max Chair Press Releases
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Max Chair Translations
Translations of Max are ready for you in an array of languages: Stoel AF, Karrigia SQ, ወንበር AM, الكرسي AR, Աթոռը HY, Kreslo AZ, Aulkia EU, Крэсла BE, চেয়ার BN, Stolica BS, Столът BG, ထိုင်ခုံ MY, La Cadira CA, Ang Lingkuranan CEB, Mpando NY, 椅子 ZY, 椅子 ZH, Sedia CO, Stolica HR, Židle CS, Stol DA, Stoel NL, Seĝo EO, Tool ET, Tuoli FI, La Chaise FR, Cathair GD, A Cadeira GL, სკამი KA, Stuhl DE, Η Καρέκλα EL, ખુરશી GU, Chèz HT, Kujera HA, Noho HAW, כיסא HE, कुर्सी HI, Lub Rooj Zaum HMN, A Szék HU, Stóll IS, Oche IG, Kursi ID, Cathaoirleach GA, La Sedia IT, 椅子は JA, Kursi JV, ಕುರ್ಚಿ KN, Орындық KK, កៅអី KM, Intebe RW, 의자 KO, Kursî KU, Отургуч KY, ເກົ້າອີ້ LO, Sella LA, Krēsls LV, Kėdė LT, Stull LB, Стол MK, Seza MG, Kerusi MS, കസേര ML, President MT, Te Tuuru MI, खुर्ची MR, Сандал MN, कुर्सी NE, Stol NO, ଚେୟାର OR, څوکۍ PS, صندلی FA, Krzesło PL, Cadeira PT, ਕੁਰਸੀ PA, Scaunul RO, Стул RU, Nofoa SM, Столица SR, Chair SN, ڪرسي SD, පුටුව SI, Stolička SK, Stol SL, Kursi SO, Setulo ST, Silla ES, Korsi SU, Kiti SW, Stol SV, Upuan TL, Курсӣ TG, நாற்காலி TA, Урындык TT, కుర్చీ TE, เก้าอี้ TH, Sandalye TR, Oturgyç TK, Крісло UK, کرسی UR, ئورۇندۇق UG, Stul UZ, Ghế VI, Ddodrefn CY, Stoel FY, Isitulo XH, שטול YI, Alaga YO, Isitulo ZU, Chair EN, expanding accessibility.
Max Chair Media Articles
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Unique Properties
With clean design and precise lines, this chair is a response to a complex structural challenge with an innovative combination of materials. It has a light and slender fiberglass shell, resting over only four metallic support joints, while locked at the base, with certified wood covering the feet. Its seat and backrest are part of the same volume, covered in natural leather, with ergonomic curvature and compact visuals.
Tags
Chair, Fiberglass, Brazilian wood, Aluminum, Leather, Brazilian design, Sculptural design
Production Technology
Several tests were carried out to support the thin fiberglass shell and achieve the ideal curvature and weight. For the structure, aluminum was chosen, as this metal was a lighter option among the materials tested - a steel chair would be much heavier. Developed by a Brazilian brand that bets on raw materials and national designers, the chair meets the purpose of development.
Design Challenge
The challenge was to synthesize such complexity in a few lines. Many studies were necessary to conceive a light, slender, minimalist chair with innovative materials and robust structure.
Project Duration
The Max Chair was presented at the launch of the mais55 Design brand in Sao Paulo in June 2020.
Operation Flow
Even though it is a slender structure, the materials choices guarantees strength - both fiberglass and aluminum. Supports up to 160 kg on the seat (on the edge) and 80 kg on the back, without deformation. The natural leather, which covers the shell, amplifies the durability of the product.
Research
The chair needed to achieve the ideal curvature and weight. Therefore, many molds were elaborated until the ideal volumetry of the fiberglass shell was found. Meanwhile, a robust but light structure was needed to support the delicate shape - and aluminum was the most appropriate material.
Inspiration
The search for a complexity synthesized in a few lines was the main inspiration for this piece. Its backrest and seat compose the same surface; the shell is sustained by four vertical supports, of different heights, and punctually connected. These, in turn, are connected at the basis by axes that cross each other in an X shape. To make this design viable, there was an intense study for the definition of materialities.
Image Credits
#1 Photographer Peu Campos - São Paulo 2020 #2 Photographer Peu Campos - São Paulo 2020 #3 Photographer Peu Campos - São Paulo 2020 #4 Photographer Peu Campos - São Paulo 2020 #5 Photographer Peu Campos - São Paulo 2020
Project Overview
Max Chair has been a Bronze winner in the Furniture Design award category in the year 2021 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Bronze Recognition
Arthur Casas was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2022, a testament to excellence of their work Max Chair.
Arthur Casas Press Releases
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Introducing the Max Chair by Arthur Casas
Arthur Casas presents the Max Chair, a sculptural chair designed to meet a complex structural challenge with innovative materials, unveiled in Sao Paulo in June 2020.
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