Interior Sculpture Studio Posters Emilie Luce

WRAPPED SEDIA CHAIR

Designed by Enzo Mari, Constructed & Modified by Emilie Luce

This chair was replicated based on designer Enzo Mari’s Sedia 1 Chair. Enzo Mari was an Italian designer that strongly valued craftsmanship and the value of using your hands to create well designed furniture. Mari practically devoted his career to sharing these values and refused to allow his unique pieces to fall into mass production. He was determined to help others realize their ability to construct pieces and described it as “freeing yourself by building”. Learning about Mari was inspiring as a designer and emphasized the basic values of creating art with hand-crafted details. While constructing this chair, I kept Mari’s thought process in mind. I paid close attention to the accuracy of each piece and detail of constructing this chair. When creating this modification, I knew I wanted to add an element that honored Mari’s design and did not take away from the chair itself. I decided on installing a woven back with a natural colored jute rope. The rope was woven by wrapping around each side of the chair and then pulled across diagonally to create a figure-eight pattern. With close attention to tightness, pattern, and accuracy, this detail added a softness to the chair as well as an intricate plane. Adding this modification felt fitting in the spirit of Enzo Mari by focusing on detailing and creating a unique design with my own two hands.

Dimensions

overall dimensions:

W: 18’’

L: 20’’

H: 34’’

seat height: 18’’

seat width:14 5/16’’

seat depth: 15 1/4’’

angle of seat: 2° angle of seat back: 106°

Individual Chair Parts

THE AUT UMN LAMP

BUILT + DESIGNED BY: EMILIE LUCE

INSTRUCTOR: JAKE TUCCI

IARD 48005 INTERIOR SCULPTURE

The Autumn Lamp was inspired by the memory of enjoying the autumn season when leaves start to fall and beautifully whisk through the air. The goal was to create an abstract interpretation of this memory that combines two different materials: a 3D printed diffuser and wood. The process was started by sketching drawings of this memory to find forms that could be turned into a base. Using the shape of falling leaves and a tree trunk, a concept diagram was formed. This diagram shows the evolution of the shape of the lamp to become an abstract figure that still represents the autumn season. This design was then taken into Rhino for many different iterations. Within Rhino, the design was manipulated to form a 3D printable diffuser that then set atop a wooden base. While the diffuser was being 3D printed, the walnut wooden base was constructed. This base required particular angles and a channel for the LED strip that was constructed within the woodshop. The angled bases were strongly joined together and a hole was drilled into the front side to allow for the LED cable to be concealed. The LED strip was then soldered to allow for two strips of light and securely attached to the wooden base. To finish the luminaire, the diffuser was placed on top to create a unique glow. The lamp also features a dimmer that offers varying ambiences. The luminaire offers a unique form that emits a discrete glow that can compliment any work surface or side table.

Inspiration

Evoking a Memory

this luminaire represents the autumn season when leaves begin to shed from their trees. the motion of falling leaves helped ideate the diffuser of the luminaire while the wooden base represented the tree trunk.

Concept Diagram

THE WRAP PED LOUNGER

BUILT + DESIGNED BY:

INSTRUCTOR:

JAKE TUCCI

EMILIE LUCE

IARD 48005 INTERIOR SCULPTURE

The Wrapped Lounger was inspired by offering multiple functions and being a lounge chair that can be used to work or read as well. Precedents that influenced this design were Hans Wegner chairs such as the Wishbone, Round, and Elbow chair. The curved backs and simple profiles of these chairs were enticing when envisioning the Wrapped Lounger. The design process was started by drawing over 50 sketches of possible ideas. While sketching chairs, I found myself repeatedly leaning to more curved figures with angled legs. After sketching, these ideas were taken into Rhino to model in a 3-dimensional format and envision the design. Once the design came to life and materials were decided, the chair pieces were broken up to estimate how much wood would be required. My peers and I made a trip to see our wood options in person and hand select the pieces we wished to craft our chairs out of. I chose to use white oak because of its intricate grain pattern and warm finish. Afterwards, progress immediately started in the woodshop by laying out each piece and beginning to process the wood. Next each piece was cut to the exact angle and dimension necessary. Some issues became prevalent through this process especially with the curved backrest. This piece in particular required lots of attention and was constructed through 3 layers with opposing joints. Once each piece was cut the frame was secured which was also quite difficult with its nature of complex angles. After the frame was constructed the exposed dowels were lined up to secure the back rest into the legs which required tedious aligning and measuring. Afterwards, the seat was secured onto the supports and the chair was sanded for smoothness. Lastly, the blue recycled cotton was wrapped around the backrest for added comfort, texture, and a complement to the warm oak. Overall, the chair followed its intended design and offers a modern edge to the typical lounge chair. The chair can fit many different needs and wrap around each user.

Hans Wegner Precedent Chairs

Process Sketches

Wishbone Chair Round Chair

White Oak

Recycled Cotton Yarn

“crafting a multifunctional piece that offers unique combinations of curves and angles”