Beautiful New Chair and Furniture Designs from Young Designers in the Pacific Northwest

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Rafer Stromme

Chair design by Rafer Stromme. copyright 2022


Senior industrial design students at Western Washington University have been working on new furniture design this year.  Finally back in person, they are in the process of fabricating full size prototype models. 

Rafer Stromme (@rafer_stromme) • Instagram photos and videos






Keaton LoCicero


Chair, ottoman and table set design by Keaton LoCicero. copyright 2022.

About this design set by Keaton LoCicero:

The hugging relationship between the planar aluminum and volumetric wood creates an additional surface to store books, magazines, or a drink. 

The contrasting CMF consists of a matte black exterior powder coat and a polished metal interior that reflects the warmth of the wood as well as the interior the set lives in; creating the feeling of more space. 

The cantilevered design has been refined using FEA simulations and through rough practical prototyping. 

Aluminum series : 6061 T-651 

Thickness: .375in

Seat deflection : 1.5in for a 200lb person"

You can see more of his work here:

Keaton LoCicero







Lili Heim


chair and ottoman design by Lili Heim. copyright 2022.

 
You can see more of Lili's work here: Lili Heim



More to come!

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