The ARBA Chair by Erwan Bouroulllec for raawaii showcases a seemingly simple silhouette with a complex, yet easy to assemble design.

Humans are tactile, inherently curious creatures. If given the chance, we enjoy emotive and material qualities of our objects, which are subconscious indicators of its quality. Strong lines and a balanced composition aren?t the only delightful aspects of the new ARBA chair from French designer Erwan Bouroullec for raawii.

Part of an exhibition, which was on view at 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen in June, focused on the relationship between market, gallery, and studio space. Visitors were encouraged to interact with all the objects in the space, and all of the objects were for sale.
Indeed, accessibility is at the forefront of this new collaboration between raawii and Erwan Bouroullec. Thoughtful production methodology and affordability is reconciled with elegant materiality, producing a lasting design. This project is designed to answer the question often posed: ?How can designers become more involved with the distribution and production of their works"” They investigate how the designer can have more power in the industry. They also explore how product is consumed. By melding many different spaces into one, the expectations are different and more varied than a traditional store or gallery alone.
The chair comes flat packed, ready to be constructed by the end user. Two molded plywood forms offer a perfect balance of give whi...