Ida lounge chair

Project Description At Dutch Design Week, I present a sculptural lounge chair made of Dutch wool firm yet soft, iconic in form, and radically sustainable. Visitors will encounter a chair that challenges the logic of foam, frames, and fast consumption. Instead, they are invited to sit, to sink, to feel: what does it mean to design with resistance? The design, called Ida, was born from a question: why are so many lounge chairs filled with materials that degrade within a few years? I developed a new way of shaping comfort, layered wool, folded into its own geometry, without inner structure or adhesives. Every curve follows the tension of the textile. The result is a chair with multiple seating positions, built entirely from waste wool and surplus yarns. My work combines high-end aesthetics with material critique. As a former vintage furniture dealer, I understand the longing for timeless pieces. Ida is a proposal for a future classic. It is tactile, honest, and made to last. This project is not just about one chair. It is the first chapter of a larger vision: to redefine the standard in lounge design. One that embraces natural materials, cultural narratives, and radical simplicity.