Johan Ansander | 2O20
Light and soft, and as sketchy as a comic strip furniture piece, but
made out of heavy duty massive ash. Maximus is a playful departure
from angular and rational furniture with a mimetic attitude reminiscent
of Keith Haring. Johan Ansander completed his master degree at
Konstfack, University of Arts, Crafts and Design last year, and was
immediately approached by Blå Station. By using 3D-modelling
CAD-software for CNC wood routers, Johan Ansander aims to
explore how locally sourced material can be used in a contemporary
way. Maximus is all but angular with laid-back comfy forms. Both the
seat and the backrest are made out of two reversed pieces of ash;
the legs are also made out of massive wood. Maximus is available
in clear lacquered wood, or a choice of colours.
“Have we not had enough of mass-produced furniture? I found a small
sawmill just outside Stockholm that handles locally harvested timber that
we follow from a natural raw material to a refined form
for human needs. ”
Johan Ansander
Maximus
– a heavy duty
all wood armchair
