Scottie: The Heated Chair

A Chair Inspired by Warmth and Comfort

Scottie stands out from other chairs with its innovative heating feature. The chair can be easily attached to a radiator, allowing it to warm up and provide a comforting experience. Alternatively, on hot days, the chair can be filled with cold water, providing a refreshing cool-down option. This versatility makes Scottie suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

Made from hollow steel tubes, Scottie is meticulously crafted with a diameter of 10 mm for the seating and 16 mm for the sides. The chair is bent by hand, welded together, and powder coated, ensuring durability and a sleek finish.

With dimensions of 70 cm in length, 57 cm in width, and 103 cm in height, Scottie offers a comfortable seating experience while maintaining a compact design.

The interaction with Scottie is simple yet effective. The chair's purpose is to provide warmth and relaxation to its users, allowing them to decide how and where to use it. Whether permanently attached to a radiator or used as a standalone piece, Scottie adapts to the user's preferences.

The development of Scottie was not without its challenges. The bending of the steel tubes and the welding process required meticulous attention to detail to ensure a smooth water flow through the chair. Additionally, selecting the appropriate thickness of the tubes was crucial to achieve the desired functionality.

Scottie was initially developed for people with rheumatic problems, but its appeal extends to anyone seeking a comfortable and warming seating experience. The chair was exhibited at Dutch Design Week in October 2015 and will be showcased at Salone del Mobile in April 2016.

This exceptional design has been recognized with the prestigious Silver A' Design Award in the Fine Arts and Art Installation category. The award acknowledges Scottie's outstanding expertise, innovation, and artistic skill, as well as its ability to evoke positive emotions and wonder.