Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec combine steel and wood in an exploration of traditional materials and contemporary manufacturing techniques. The resulting Steelwood Chair is an innovative and striking design that uses steel to provide a structural framework, that is then enhanced by the use of wood for supporting elements. The function of each component is easily discernible and helps give the design a sense of cohesion.
Winner of the prestigious Compasso d’Oro award, the chair is produced by Mags, undergoing nine separate industrial processes that alternate between mechanical precision and artisanal attention to detail. The Bouroullec brothers’ trademark understanding of both form and function makes the chair a future design classic.