Image source: GUBI — MR01 Initial Lounge Chair
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MR01 Initial Lounge Chair
Mathias Rasmussen's debut chair: a screw-free oak or walnut frame woven with linen cord
650 × 690 × 880 mm
Approx. $3,000 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Description
Overview
The MR01 Initial Lounge Chair is the debut piece of the Danish designer Mathias Steen Rasmussen, produced by GUBI. The page shows item 10079703, with a solid oak frame, and lists a walnut frame as the second version.
Construction
GUBI says the open triangle frame is constructed without a single screw, and that 90 metres of hand-woven natural linen cord make the seat and backrest. The listed rope is Natural Flag, and a bouclé wool covered pillow is included.
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Specifications
The drawings give 65 cm wide, 88 cm deep and 69 cm high. Weight in the table: 22.1 lb.
Story
A chair for meditation
According to GUBI, the chair was originally conceived as a lounge chair that Rasmussen could also use for meditation in his home. The page calls it a striking interplay of craftsmanship, comfort and sustainability.
Wood and rope
In GUBI's description, wood and rope together make a simple, flexible chair that seems to float while staying connected to the ground. The page adds that the simplicity of the design and materials ensures longevity and durability, which it names as central to Rasmussen's core philosophy.