Six minimal seats from designjunction 2019 that show less is more
From a chair made from layers of sheep wool to a sofa designed for the circular economy, we've selected six of the best simple, yet effective, seating designs shown at designjunction.
Held annually as part of London Design Festival, which took place this year from 14 and 22 September,  the designjunction trade show showcased furniture, lighting and accessories.
A key theme of this year's fair was sustainability, with many brands presenting furniture made from recycled materials and products assembled from as little components as possible.
Designjunction also outlined in the show guide what visitors can do to "be more sustainable", such as choosing public transport, seeking out plant-based meals and taking reusable water bottles.
Read on for our pick of six simple seating designs that demonstrate less is often more:
Oval armchair by Ed Carpenter and André Klauser for Very Good & Proper
Ed Carpenter and André Klauser showcased a metal frame version of the Oval Armchair by British furniture manufacturer Very Good & Proper.
The Oval armchair family, which originally featured a chair with curved plywood sides and integrated arms, has been updated to include a dusty pink seat that sits on a frame crafted from powder-coated steel tubes.
Hembury Chair by Solidwool
Devon-based duo Solidwool showcased a more sustainable composite material at this year's designjunction, which has been used to make a shell chair.
Sharing similarities to fibreglass, the Solid...
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