Matali Crasset, one of our favorite Frenchies here at Co., is set to unveil a clever little chair at Milan Design Week next month. Designed for the Italian label Danese, Double Side transforms from a chair into a desk (complete with a bench) in a snap; all you've got to do is flip the seatback. Have a look-see:
It's even got a shelf for storing your stuff:
Double Side is a great design for small spaces or people on a limited budget. (Instead of choosing between a desk and a chair, you can have both!) Granted, the aesthetic doesn't put hearts in the eyes. With its birch body and no-nonsense felt lining, it looks better suited to a finger-painting class than to our dream living room.
No mind. Danese clearly has its sights set on a bigger market. We could totally see this thing in public libraries, classrooms, and even offices. It certainly wouldn't be the first time a company took its decorative cues from a kindergarten.
COMMENTARY: I love Matali Crasset's unique designs. Her "Double Side" chair is an expression of simplicity in design. If you use your imagination, the second photo kind of looks like a "Trojan Horse" don't you think? I think the kids will go crazy for this chair. My only gripe is that the desk surface is so small.
fMatali Crasset's combination of design simplicity, functionality and color combinations are typified below:
Here are some pieces that Matali Crasset designed for the Yelo Cafe which is located in a shopping mall outside of Paris, France:
Courtesy of an article dated March 31, 2011 appearing in Fast Company Design
Beautiful furniture... Matali Crasset is a very talented French designer.
Cathy
Posted by: Rocket French | 08/10/2011 at 10:27 PM
I love his design it's very innovative and I should a multi-tasking designs indeed!
Posted by: Office Supplies Kent | 06/01/2011 at 07:43 PM
Its a awesome creation... The method and the model are well designed..http://www.vivamagonline.com/index.php I like this Matali Crasset design... I'm really glad to see all such beautiful collections.. Well done!!!
Posted by: Office furniture | 04/24/2011 at 09:15 PM
Oak Furniture, thanks for your post. Yes, I agree.
Posted by: Tommy | 04/13/2011 at 08:18 AM
Wow! Beautiful... Those designs really rocks.. Thank you so much for sharing this in here...
Posted by: Oak Furniture Kent | 04/12/2011 at 08:57 PM