THE OBJECT 01 by Nako Baev explores modular sustainable furniture
THE OBJECT 01 3D printed chair by Nako Baev is a furniture design project developed between digital modeling and physical production in Amsterdam, where the Bulgarian designer and creative director is based. Conceived as both seating and spatial object, THE OBJECT 01 3D printed chair operates at the intersection of furniture, architecture, and installation, using recycled PETG and modular construction to define its form, weight, and environmental logic with precision.
Built through an optimized 3D printing workflow, THE OBJECT 01 is composed of interlocking segments that follow a clear structural system. Each module is designed to reduce material waste while maintaining stability and continuity across the overall geometry. The use of recycled PETG supports the project’s sustainable intent, while the production process allows for controlled fabrication directly from digital files. This approach positions the chair within a broader discussion around digital manufacturing, circular material use, and scalable furniture systems, an additive design language that also defines how Tilla Goldberg and Ippolito Fleitz Group design AEVA a 3D printed side table.
Formally, THE OBJECT 01 3D printed chair is defined by a block-based composition that emphasizes mass, proportion, and void. Echoing the vision where Filippo Andrighetto’s monolithic furniture silhouettes crafted through soft futurist forms, the geometry avoids decorative gestures, focusing instead on how sculptural volume and material tactility are perceived from different angles. Finished in “Kyoto Fog,” a cold grey tone, the surface reinforces the object’s quiet presence and highlights subtle variations in light and shadow across its planes. Despite its solid appearance, the chair remains lightweight at approximately 20 kilograms, balancing visual density with functional usability.
The project originated from a minimal sketch, evolving through a process of reduction and refinement. Nako Baev removed non-essential elements to arrive at a form that feels resolved through proportion alone. Influences from atmospheric digital environments, including references to video games such as Silent Hill and Half-Life, inform the spatial quality of the piece. This connection introduces a sense of stillness and tension, positioning the chair not only as furniture but also as a sculptural installation capable of adapting to interiors, galleries, or public contexts.
Photography by Philip Krus, with courtesy of Nako Baev
