Flip
Transformative Chair for SNK
Having as a principle the material restraint and purity of form, the design quality is based on geometric folds and lines which result in an interconnection of different parts that all service the function. The design allows the chair to migrate between different settings and respond to moods and needs of the user, since it can be transformed just by flipping it. Nothing is without a purpose and the separate elements collaborate to create a lightweight yet extremely rigid structure.
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Flip Transformative Chair Press Releases
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Flip Transformative Chair Translations
Flip in your language: we provide project translations across multiple languages: Transformative Chair EN, Transformerende Stoel AF, Karrige Transformuese SQ, ተለዋዋጭ ወንበር AM, كرسي متحول AR, Ձևափոխվող աթոռ HY, রূপান্তৰণীয় চকী AS, Transformativ Stul AZ, Aulki Eraldatzailea EU, Крэсла-Трансформер BE, রূপান্তরযোগ্য চেয়ার BN, Transformativna stolica BS, Трансформируем стол BG, အသွင်ပြောင်းနိုင်သော ကုလားထိုင် MY, Cadira Transformable CA, Lingkuranan nga Malimbago CEB, Mpando Wosinthika NY, 變形椅 ZY, 可变形座椅 ZH, Seggia Trasformativa CO, Transformativna stolica HR, Transformační židle CS, Transformerende Stol DA, Transformerende Stoel NL, Transformebla Seĝo EO, Transformeeruv Tool ET, Muuntuva tuoli FI, Chaise Transformable FR, Cathair Chruth-atharrachail GD, Cadeira Transformable GL, ტრანსფორმირებადი სკამი KA, Transformierbarer Stuhl DE, Μεταμορφούμενη Καρέκλα EL, Apyka Iñambue GN, રૂપાંતરણશીલ ખુરશી GU, Chèz Transfòmatif HT, Kujera Mai Canzawa HA, Noho Hoʻoliliu HAW, כסא משתנה HE, रूपांतरणीय कुर्सी HI, Rooj Zaum Hloov Pauv Tau HMN, Átalakítható Szék HU, Umbreytanlegur stóll IS, Oche Mgbanwe IG, Kursi Transformatif ID, Cathaoir Chlaochlaitheach GA, Sedia Trasformabile IT, 変形チェア JA, Kursi Transformatif JV, ಪರಿವರ್ತನೀಯ ಕುರ್ಚಿ KN, Түрленетін Орындық KK, កៅអីប្លែងរូបរាង KM, Intebe Ihinduka RW, 변형 의자 KO, کورسی گۆڕانکار KU, Трансформациялануучу Отургуч KY, ເກົ້າອີ້ປ່ຽນຮູບແບບໄດ້ LO, Cathedra Transformabilis LA, Pārveidojams krēsls LV, Transformuojama Kėdė LT, Transformativen Stull LB, Трансформативна столица MK, Seza Azo Ovaina MG, Kerusi Transformatif MS, രൂപാന്തരീകരണ കസേര ML, Siġġu Trasformattiv MT, Tūru Panoni MI, रूपांतरणीय खुर्ची MR, Хувиргах Сандал MN, रूपान्तरणशील कुर्सी NE, Transformativ Stol NO, Transformerbar Stol NB, Cadièra Transformativa OC, ପରିବର୍ତ୍ତନଶୀଳ ଚେୟାର OR, بدلیدونکې چوکۍ PS, صندلی تبدیلشونده FA, Krzesło Transformujące PL, Cadeira Transformável PT, ਪਰਿਵਰਤਨਸ਼ੀਲ ਕੁਰਸੀ PA, T'ikrakuq Tiyarina QU, Scaun Transformabil RO, Трансформируемый стул RU, Nofoa Suia SM, परिवर्तनशीलम् आसनम् SA, Transformativna stolica SR, Chigaro Chinoshanduka SN, تبديل ٿيندڙ ڪرسي SD, පරිවර්තනීය පුටුව SI, Transformovateľná stolička SK, Preoblikovalni stol SL, Kursi Is-beddelaya SO, Setulo se Fetolang Sebopeho ST, Silla Transformable ES, Korsi Transformatif SU, Kiti Kinachobadilika SW, Transformerande stol SV, Transformatibong Silya TL, Курсии Тағйирёбанда TG, உருமாற்ற நாற்காலி TA, Трансформацияләнүчән Урындык TT, రూపాంతర కుర్చీ TE, เก้าอี้เปลี่ยนรูปได้ TH, བསྒྱུར་བཅོས་ཐུབ་པའི་རྐུབ་ཀྱག BO, ተቐያይሪ መንበር TI, Dönüştürülebilir Sandalye TR, Üýtgeýän Oturgyç TK, Крісло-трансформер UK, تبدیلی پذیر کرسی UR, ئۆزگەرتكۈچى ئورۇندۇق UG, O'zgaruvchan Stul UZ, Ghế Biến Hình VI, Cadair Drawsnewidiol CY, Transformearjende Stoel FY, Isitulo Esiguqulayo XH, פֿאַרוואַנדלבאַרער שטול YI, Aga Iyipada YO, Isihlalo Esiguqukayo ZU.
Flip Transformative Chair Media Articles
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Unique Properties
Flexibility and transformation are the fundamental ideas behind this design. The design allows the chair to migrate between different settings and respond to moods and needs of the user, since it can be transformed just by flipping it. This results to different seating postures and designs as per the needs of the user. Besides the alteration, this gives the product a visual consolidation, emphasizing the reduction of materials and unification of forms.
Tags
Transformable, flexible, fluid, plywood, sustainable
Production Technology
The manufacturing process used for the plywood is steam bending which is a low energy, low waste process using no toxic glues, just water. The process of steaming the wood also seasons it at the same as it is bent, using a fraction of the energy required in conventional kiln drying. Having in mind always the use of low environmental impact solutions, plywood is used with low VOC finishes and Bio Shield natural oil finishes, in order to reveal the textural qualities of wood construction.
Design Challenge
With the fluidity of seat and the linearity if strips, the design is suggestive of plant growth. In this way it expresses the spirit of the material it is made of and reveals the textural qualities of wood construction. With an intentionally clear and simple form for this furniture, adaptation to the product philosophy of Dorma Design was taken into account, in order to make this chair complementary of company’s group of furniture and suitable for mass production.
Operation Flow
Exploring the value of wooden manufacture and the flexible nature of wood as a construction material, the Flip Flop chair is constructed of a series of plywood elements. Fluid linear forms establish a visual rhythm through the graphic lines of the design. This analytical construction logic with curves and crisp lines defines a characteristic profile with a light and elegant effect.
Research
The research focused on how the curve segments can be combined together taking into account physically satisfying posture as well as ergonomics. Full scale mockups were produced in order to check the weight and functionality of the furniture prior to fabrication. Cushions were tested in order to act as an extension of the main framing, having as a basic principle the minimum use of material and minimum number of construction elements.
Inspiration
When you bend a strip of plywood you get an elastic curve. What geometry does this curve follow? The interest in line and movement is expressed through a refined vocabulary, derived from the functional aspects of the design. The main structural elements are strips of plywood that fold in a specific and supplementary manner, in line with proportions of the human body so as to establish the dimensions of the chair.
Image Credits
Studio Niko Kapa
Project Overview
Flip Transformative Chair has been a Iron winner in the Furniture Design award category in the year 2024 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
Iron Recognition
Niko Kapa was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2025, a testament to excellence of their work Flip Transformative Chair.
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Transformative Flip Chair by Niko Kapa Wins Iron A' Design Award for Innovative Flexibility
Niko Kapa's Flip chair, a transformative and sustainable seating solution, has been honored with the Iron A' Furniture Design Award 2025, recognizing its innovative use of plywood, ergonomic adaptability, and eco-friendly production methods that allow users to change postures and settings with a simple flip.
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