Adam Cornish

Seam Chair, 2020

Seam is conceived with a design process not dissimilar to the way in which a piece of fabric is tailored into a form-fitting garment, a refined ‘seam’ along the spine of the chair making reference to a seam detail used in garment construction. Spanning commercial to residential applications including hospitality, breakout, alfresco and balconies, Seam is designed for outdoor use, though is equally at home indoors.

With a shell formed and folded from a single piece of flat sheet aluminium, ends meet to form a ‘seam’ along the spine of the chair – celebrating and showcasing the elegant design detail. This process enables a natural water drainage point to be created at the base of the shell and doubles as a practical handle for moving the chair as required. The Seam chair four-leg configuration is available in either stainless steel or sustainable timber. A sturdy stainless-steel cradle at the base of the chair shell ensures maximum structural longevity.

The Seam chair is personified through a rich and earthy colour palette, making reference to Australian coastlines, terrains and flora – hues include Deep Ocean, Paperbark, Ochre, Pale Eucalypt and Woodland Grey. Finished in hard-wearing, UV-stable, textured powder coat, Seam’s surfaces take on a soft, tactile and refined quality.

Seam Chair is kindly on loan from Tait, Sydney. 

Image: Adam Cornish, Seam Chair, 2020 Photo: Haydn Cattach