2025 | Professional

French Design Awards Silver Winner

Clip Chair

Entrant Company

Meiqing Tian

Category

Product Design - Furniture

Client's Name

Country / Region

United States

The Clip Chair is a versatile seating option that transitions seamlessly between outdoor and indoor environments. Its design draws inspiration from a paper clip, giving it a playful and whimsical aesthetic.
With streamlined manufacturing steps, the chair achieves a visually striking, artistic appearance while maintaining low production costs and simplicity. Unlike traditional chairs that rely on mechanical components to adjust the seat or back angle—often requiring multiple materials and complex designs—the Clip Chair utilizes a single metal material. Its elasticity allows for angle adjustments based on the user’s weight, eliminating the need for additional mechanisms.
This innovative design not only simplifies production but also enhances recyclability, as the chair is composed entirely of one material.

Credits

Meiqing Tian
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