THE NOOK.

Furniture Studio Spring 2022

The Nook Chair began with Rowena Reed’s object study exploring connection between volumes (pictured far right). After researching chair precedents and analyzing how they were made, inspiration was gleaned from Donald Judd’s geometric massing, and more closely, his day bed project. Challenged to create chairs that anthropometrically fit our own bodies, the Nook has a lower seat height with potential to add a cushion as still be at proper knee height for my body. Oversized in width and depth, the Nook was designed to be my ideal morning chair. A table inserted to set books, coffee, or a laptop while still maintaining space for my legs to be criss cross, or the table removed for a foot rest to spread out more. In all of my various positions, the nook is accommodating. This flexibility supports the notion that constant fidgeting and movement in our seats is a healthier option that fitting the chairs perfectly to our bodies. The Nook is made from locally donated Alder wood.