ATELIER REMY & VEENHUIZEN, Utrecht (design studio), Tejo REMY (designer), René VEENHUIZEN (designer)
Bamboo chair
designed 2007; manufactured 2023
Medium
bamboo
Measurements
86.0 × 71.2 × 84.0
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased with funds donated by Gordon Moffatt AM, 2024
© GalerieMICA
Gallery location
Not on display
About this work
Bamboo chair by Atelier Remy & Veenhuizen harnesses the remarkable qualities of bamboo, one of the planet’s fastest-growing plants. With an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, bamboo surpasses the strength of many wood species, delivering durability and resilience. In an era defined by ecological consciousness, contemporary designers Tejo Remy and René Veenhuizen elevate bamboo’s potential for furniture design, exploring the technical properties of laminated bamboo by bending and assembling strips to construct a chair with the allure of a woven basket. Alluding to bamboo’s history in traditional crafts, Remy & Veenhuizen advocate for responsible design choices that blend functionality and aesthetics, driving us towards a more sustainable future.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
the Netherlands
Inscription
engraved (inverted) u.c.: Remy & / 2023 / nr. 13 / Veenhuizen
Accession Number
2024.152
Department
Contemporary Design and Architecture