Christian Hammer Juhl's 10:1: Revolutionizing Furniture for the Nomadic Lifestyle

Compressible Furniture Design Wins Silver A' Design Award

The 10:1 furniture series, consisting of a sofa, a lounge chair, and a stool, is made from a special dense foam that can be compressed down to 10% of its original size under vacuum. This unique property not only makes the furniture easier to transport from industry to store, but also from home to home, catering to the increasingly mobile lifestyle of urban dwellers.

Juhl's design was inspired by the changing ways of living brought about by urbanization. As living spaces become smaller and individuals adopt a more nomadic lifestyle, there is a need for furniture that can adapt to these changes. The 10:1 series aims to accommodate these new ways of living by making it easier to move around and allowing a more fluid living space.

The furniture was realized in collaboration with Recticel, a Dutch mattress company, and Studio-Stelt, a Dutch upholsterer. Juhl was able to use Recticel's machines to cut, shape, and assemble the furniture, and worked with Studio-Stelt on the upholstery. This collaboration resulted in a product that is not only innovative but also sustainable, minimizing the carbon footprint in the transportation process.

The 10:1 series reflects the times we live in. It is an attempt to create a series of furniture that can accommodate the rapid changes in our ways of living and provide a greater sense of belonging in a rapidly changing world. The design was awarded Silver in the A' Furniture Design Award in 2018, a testament to its outstanding innovation and creative excellence.

Despite the challenges of being a young and inexperienced designer, Juhl was able to create a design that fits with the industrial ways of producing both in shape and construction. His innovative approach to furniture design has not only earned him recognition in the design industry but also offers a practical and sustainable solution for the modern, nomadic lifestyle.

In conclusion, Christian Hammer Juhl's 10:1 series is a testament to the power of innovative design in addressing the challenges of modern living. By creating furniture that is not only functional but also sustainable and adaptable, Juhl is setting a new standard for furniture design in the 21st century.