Sunflow Chair

Over a two-year-long collaboration, we designed the innovative Sunflow Chair as a portable, stylish, and durable outdoor chair suitable for lounging anywhere. It folds down easily when not in use and can be carried like a backpack by a pair of comfortable, detachable straps. Portability is central to its convenience, enabling users to free their hands while making their way to the beach. When not in use, the Sunflow Chair folds up easily into a neat, compact, and lightweight shape.

product

The gentle curves of the frame make it incredibly sturdy and cradle users in a hammock-like seat. Designed with a high back, the Sunflow Chair is ideal for reclining and resting the head comfortably. High-quality, thick aluminum extrusions with protective coating enable the chair to last more than 10-years—significantly longer than typical beach chairs. A tightly woven and weatherproof marine fabric seat, suspended between the rails, creates a visual cradle for comfort and relaxation.

The chair itself is a modular platform with three main accessories that snap onto the chair frame. There is a dry bag attachment to protect beverages, phones, sunglasses, and the like from sand and water. An articulated sunshade that deploys over the top of the chair keeps users out of direct sunlight on scorching hot days. The adjustable drink holder accommodates various beverage sizes, from skinny energy drink cans to wide-bodied water bottles.

Recognition

AWARDS

  • European Product Design Award

    • Honorable Mention - Sunflow Chair, 2021

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