Karl Ekdahl

M a t e r i a l s   i n   t e n s i o n 

Based on a unique joining method, I have developed a series of seating furniture that explore a symbiotic relationship between textile and wood. In my prototypes, the textile forms an integrated part of the construction, allowing component exchange for increased sustainability.

J u d g e s ’   c o m m e n t s : 

A playful and smart archetype of a chair, which consists of three separate components that, without screws, glue, tools, or instructions, explains its own construction. A technique borrowed from sailing unites wood and fabric, conveying an honest and immediate expression.

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