Euclide: A Chair Inspired by Geometry and Origami

A Minimal Design that Redefines Affordable Furniture

The Euclide chair stands out with its distinctive features and affordable price point. Made from cheap materials such as steel sheet and wood, it showcases the designers' commitment to simplicity and accessibility. The chair's structure is created through folding, punching, and welding techniques for the steel sheet, while the wood parts are crafted using folding, milling, veneering, and drilling processes.

Measuring at 570 mm x 500 mm x 860 mm, the Euclide chair is designed to be compact yet comfortable. Its strength lies in the contrast between the coldness of its steel structure and the warmth of the natural materials used for the back and seat. The designers offer various finishing options for the chair, including satin steel, brushed steel, polished steel, tinted oak, polished lacquered oak, and leather coating.

The Euclide chair was developed as part of a course at Politecnico di Milano, with the project commencing in October 2011 and concluding in January 2012. Throughout the design process, the team focused on creating a chair that not only embodies their vision of minimalism but also meets the practical requirements of a functional piece of furniture.

This exceptional design has been recognized with the prestigious A' Furniture Design Award in 2012. The Euclide chair was awarded the Iron A' Design Award, which honors well-designed, practical, and innovative creations that meet professional and industrial standards. It is celebrated for its integration of industry best practices and competent technical characteristics, ultimately contributing to a better world.