Inspirational Origami

I've always been fascinated by Origami.  The seemingly simple art of taking one sheet of paper and folding it into so many different shapes.  The crane immediately comes to mind when I think of origami. 





There are so many styles and techniques that can be applied to origami it is amazing. Some of them are based on mathematical calculations, others have strict rules about how the folds can be preformed. For those interested in learning more about the techniques, I found this website very interesting Origami resource center.

We see the techniques and style applied to design too.  Here are some examples of different designs and designers who have applied Origami to their furniture.

Stefan Schoning gives us Folder created under the design label Polyline.  To the eye. the chair looks like paper origami.  It consists of a poly-propylene sheet which is cut, scored and folded into a chair.  It holds by means of snapping clips which are invisible and form the rigid structure of the chair.

Vondom gives us Rest.  "The simplicity of the paper and the infinite right-angled forming its folds are the inspiration’s source from REST, a furniture set IN&OUT to join elegance, quality and comfort"

Sputnik the Table created by Buro Vomkrij.  Constructed out of a single piece of aluminum with no welds or additional hardware.  Powder-coated aluminum in a variety of colours.

Grillage designed by Francois Azambourg for Ligne Roset. (It appears, at this time, only in Europe.  I am working on getting information for the America's)

Grillage (French for wire mesh)  A single sheet that is perforated to form a single pattern then folded like Origami. 

In the words of Francois Azambourg, "Stretch, fold, bend" 

The Origami Chair created by So Takahashi Design Heads Inc. Formed from powder-coated sheet metal, the Origami is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. 

 

Photograph Courtesy Amanda Kay

There you have it!
Some inspirational pieces to think about styled in the great art of Origami.  Enjoy the weekend ahead.
We are caught between rain systems here in San Diego and while I had suggested earlier in the week we had seen the beginning of spring, I feel we have fallen backwards into a cold front with strong winds and rain. A great weekend to start planning some Rooms Without Walls :) 

Jane