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Originally designed for his own home as a lounge chair he could also
use for meditation, the MR01 Initial Chair by woodworker Mathias
Steen Rasmussen unites traditional craftsmanship with original
ideas in a simple form that is at once familiar and yet strikingly
modern.
The name ‘MR01 Initial’ pays homage to the Danish master’s
practice of naming their designs with their own initials followed by a
number and, in a subtle play on words, also references the fact this
chair represents Rasmussen’s debut production piece.
The open triangle profile of the frame – made from walnut or
FSC-certified oak – is constructed without a single screw, relying
instead on artisanal cabinetmaking techniques such as finger joints
and wedged mortise and tenon joints. This approach makes its
construction and materiality entirely visible, lending the piece a
sense of honesty and highlighting the craftsmanship involved. The
addition of rope is characteristic of Rasmussen, who often pairs
complementary organic materials with wood, creating an aesthetic
dialogue and co-relation between the two.
MR01 Initial Chair
Available late February 2021
