Teixeira Design Studio’s void chair fuses sculpture & furniture

 

Designed by João Teixeira of Teixeira Design Studio, the Void lounge chair is a sculptural furniture object that embraces an origami-inspired approach. Crafted from plywood, the chair expresses a smooth form that gently wraps around itself to form the seat, backrest, two legs, and most notable feature — two discreet side pockets. Tucked into the void between the legs, these pockets allow users to easily slide in and store their books and magazines.

Teixeira Design Studio folds plywood like origami for void chair that stores books while seating users
the Void chair | all images courtesy of Teixeira Design Studio

 

 

the volumetric design draws on the intricacies of origami

 

Teixeira Design Studio specializes in crafting multifunctional contemporary furniture pieces with unique design solutions for enhanced user experience. For the Void chair, the Portuguese studio fuses the functionality of a seat with a coffee table or bookshelf with a sleek finish. Plywood has been utilized to add volumetrics and create a continuous and singular shape, maintaining a gentle flow that closes any gaps between elements. Its sculptural finish discreetly integrates its versatile functionality with simplicity, while making it an adaptable addition to various interior settings — whether placed in libraries, waiting areas, or bedrooms. 

Teixeira Design Studio folds plywood like origami for void chair that stores books while seating users
the Void lounge chair is a sculptural furniture object that embraces an origami-inspired approach

Teixeira Design Studio folds plywood like origami for void chair that stores books while seating users
crafted from plywood, the chair gently wraps around itself to form the seat, backrest, and two legs

Teixeira Design Studio folds plywood like origami for void chair that stores books while seating users
two pockets are discreetly tucked into the voids between the legs

void chair has two side pockets that allows users to slide in books and magazines
the legs house pockets for easily sliding in books and magazines

void chair has two side pockets that allows users to slide in books and magazines 6
the sculptural finish discreetly integrates versatile functionality with simplicity

 

 

project info:

 

name: Void
designer: Teixeira Design Studio
lead: João Teixeira

 

 

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edited by: ravail khan | designboom