Syncline My father is a Geologist and I grew up amongst topographic maps that depicted the subject of his work. I translated topographic principles to better explore the human body and notions of posture and comfort. In structural geology, a syncline is typically a downward fold recognized as a sequence of rock layers.

Syncline is a multi-person and multi-posture lounge chair with justification of ergonomic studies and insights that indicated peoples need to accommodate multiple postures.

Our bodies have no straight lines, so why should our furniture?

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This exaggerated curve is made by bending two plywood pieces together at different depths that contour the human body with stunning ease. This exaggerated curve is made by bending two plywood pieces together at different depths that contour the human body with stunning ease.
The surface is covered with a thick layer of felt to give a cushioned comfort. The surface is covered with a thick layer of felt to give a cushioned comfort.
Our bodies have no straight lines, so why should our furniture? Our bodies have no straight lines, so why should our furniture?
Simply glide into the chair however you want ; with friends, colleagues or people you just met. Simply glide into the chair however you want ; with friends, colleagues or people you just met.
Furniture often asks us to sit in one way, when we actually prefer constant movement. Furniture often asks us to sit in one way, when we actually prefer constant movement.
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  • Birch Plywood
  • Wood Laminate
  • Solid Maple Wood
  • Industrial Felt
  • 56in x 45in x 20in