The name Frankfurter is a nod to the past, but the expression is contemporary. It is a chair that doesn’t try to be more than it is, and that is precisely why it becomes something special.
A NOD TO THE PAST WITH A CONTEMPORARY EXPRESSION
Frankfurter is a chair that at first glance may seem obvious, but upon closer inspection, it reveals a clear focus on body, material and proportions.
Johan Ansander, educated at Konstfack in Sweden, was recruited to Blå Station directly after his degree. Since 2020, the collaboration has been characterised by trust, curiosity and space to develop and test ideas in close dialogue with each other.
In working with Frankfurter, Johan Ansander sought a simple form with different dimensions than previous projects, with a more physical and intimate feeling. The inspiration came from something as well known as the shape of one’s own forearm. The result is a chair with more volume in the material used, substantial radii and a calm, cohesive expression. This is seen not least in how the backrest meets the legs, where the construction is allowed to be both clear and soft.
The chair is made of molded beech, a Swedish sort of wood and common in this industrial process, which makes it sustainable from two perspectives. Frankfurter is robust, durable and made to be used! Inspired by the type of everyday chairs that emerged in the mid-1930s with furniture that could withstand life, movement and a little rough handling, without losing its shape or function.
Design | Johan Ansander
