The Buoy Chair by Evan Dewhirst
At ICFF 2009, we met the designer Evan Dewhirst, who was exhibiting his Buoy Chair.
Evan says:
The Buoy Chair combines simple construction and green manufacturing to create an iconic form. It promotes healthy, ergonomic sitting habits by engaging the user’s stomach and back muscles to provide stability. It also allows great lateral mobility for use at large surfaces while still providing comfort and support. Whether it lives in a classroom, studio, bar, or office, the Buoy Chair is a playful and healthy alternative to current seating options.
Visit Evan Dewhirst’s website – here.
Stephanie on 07 Jun 2009 at 9:18 am #
I love this innovative design – I wonder though if the chair comes in different heights. Very cool!
Will Matias on 07 Jun 2009 at 2:49 pm #
That’s a nice design, but wouldn’t the chair keep on sliding though?
Tiesto Albanello on 07 Jun 2009 at 3:20 pm #
The ball on the bottom is rubber. It doesn’t slide when you sit on it. It squishes down a little to absorb your weight.
Siobhán on 07 Jun 2009 at 6:20 pm #
This is a really cool design/idea it’s modern and interesting I love it!
vcuong on 07 Jun 2009 at 9:06 pm #
really cool.It’s based from Russian auto-balance doll toy (none Matryoshka doll)
estudenti on 07 Jun 2009 at 10:49 pm #
This design has already been invented by Achille Castiglioni.
Tiesto Albanello on 08 Jun 2009 at 12:04 am #
No, it is not the same design.
http://www.achillecastiglioni.it/en/projects/id-30.html
Tina on 08 Jun 2009 at 8:23 am #
Great design!
fattye on 08 Jun 2009 at 8:28 am #
evan is an inspiration. i wish i could meet such an awesome designer in person!
salsa7777777 on 08 Jun 2009 at 1:36 pm #
i love the it.how much?
lou on 08 Jun 2009 at 6:52 pm #
Very cool, but not practical when seating people of various heights and sizes.
telecom on 08 Jun 2009 at 6:57 pm #
How much? Well, if you have to ask…
You could very easily make one of these at home with a basic understanding of tools and a high school wood shop class under your belt, it just won’t look nearly as cool. It would look like shit actually.
Craig on 08 Jun 2009 at 7:35 pm #
What does it do when youre not sitting on it? Looks like it’d lie on its side.
Tiesto Albanello on 08 Jun 2009 at 7:51 pm #
It’s probably weighted in the bottom of the ball so it stands on its own.
Raquel on 19 Dec 2009 at 12:05 am #
This is so awesome seriously amazing designn
guy on 04 Jan 2010 at 3:11 am #
amazing design?? really?!? an uncomfortable and unstable design that barely passes as a stool that they try to sell as “ergonomic” by “engaging your stomach”?? yeah i would love to sit on this thing for 2 hours in class while taking notes on Western Civilization