16 January 2009
Zipshape is a technique developed by Schindlersalmeron that allows for curved surfaces to be made in furniture with creating costly molds or setting up cumbersome steaming chambers. The designs get their curves by the interlocking teeth that make up the top and bottom of the furniture piece. The furniture gets its curviture by varying the width and angle of the teeth. The process is not exactly what I would call simple because of the precision needed to make the teeth, but instead of tons of equipment one only has to invest in a robotic saw. I can’t wait to see the first compound curve zipshape pieces. Then, I will freak out.
schindlersalmerón – zipshape I
Categories: $2,500-5,000 | Furniture | Lust Factor: Warm | Wood
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January 24th, 2009 at 5:39 am
I guess i can rate it as one of modern designed furniture, it looks like comfortable and sleek looking furniture.. zipshape is an interesting concept indeed
February 5th, 2009 at 6:01 pm
Very interesting idea though it looks like a process with a lot of waste material not to mention the glue used to cover such an extended surface area?!