GRILLING / FRANCOIS AZAMBOURG

Called wire mesh, The principle behind Grillage's basic shape is very simple: a sheet of metal with staggered grooves is folded, like origami, then drawn to create a mesh. Grillage tells the story of its manufacturing process... drawing, folding, crumpling. It reveals everything about itself, from how it was…

Called wire mesh,

The principle behind Grillage's basic shape is very simple: a sheet of metal with staggered grooves is folded, like origami, then drawn to create a mesh. Grillage tells the story of its manufacturing process... drawing, folding, crumpling. It reveals everything about itself, from how it was conceived to how it was produced.

Wire mesh—or metal lattice—is a way to achieve both the comfort and ergonomics of an all-metal piece of furniture. It can be covered with a special quilted material for added comfort and a warmer look.

To make the Grillage chair, a sheet of metal, grooved in staggered rows, is stretched. A metal wire is then welded to the outside, piece by piece. The resulting sheet metal is folded at various points to create the seat: this is a manual operation that makes each chair unique. The shape of the chair will evolve over time.

Designer: François Azambourg
Publisher: Cinna
Dimensions: w. 99 cm x d. 69cm x h. 72cm