Designer
Sam Hecht
Sam Hecht is a British industrial designer, born on 7 August 1969 and, according to Industrial Facility, from London and trained as an industrial designer. In 2002 he co-founded the London studio Industrial Facility with his partner Kim…
Biography
Background
Sam Hecht is a British industrial designer, born on 7 August 1969 and, according to Industrial Facility, from London and trained as an industrial designer. In 2002 he co-founded the London studio Industrial Facility with his partner Kim Colin.
Signature Style
In Thonet's press release Hecht describes the 214 bentwood chair as organic and geometric at once, with wide shoulders and a slim waist, and presents the S 220 as a gentle transition from bentwood to moulded plywood and tubular steel.
Notable Works
Wikipedia names clients such as Muji, Yamaha, Epson, Magis and Wästberg, and also Dell and Whirlpool. For Thonet, Hecht and Colin designed the S 220 moulded plywood chair, dated 2022.
Legacy
His posts include teaching at the Royal College of Art and a visiting professorship at Karlsruhe University. He became a Royal Designer for Industry in 2008.
Products
OE1 Communal Tables
A movable communal table offered in single- or double-sided formats and three work heights.
Lino Stool
A height-adjustable Lino work stool with Duo suspension support
OE1 Huddle Table
A light, movable D-shaped table for quick collaboration and remote meetings.
Lino Chairs
Sam Hecht and Kim Colin's high-performance work chair with Duo suspension and optional PostureFit.
Plex Lounge Furniture
Sam Hecht and Kim Colin's modular lounge chairs and ottoman for work, built on one identical base.
Wireframe Sofa
Sam Hecht and Kim Colin's 2012 sofa of contoured cushions held in a steel-wire frame.
