Blackwood lounge chair by case studios combines aluminium structure and blackwood seating
case studios presents Blackwood, an aluminium lounge chair positioned within collectible design, where material precision and production integrity inform the entire object. Developed through the studio’s interdisciplinary practice, the chair articulates a direct relationship between industrial fabrication and handcrafted assembly. The piece is fully assembled in Germany and reflects the studio’s commitment to controlled manufacturing processes, curated materials, and long-term durability. Through its structural clarity and carefully resolved material dialogue, Blackwood contributes to contemporary collectible furniture discourse that values authenticity, certification, and traceable production.
Constructed from 4mm aluminium components, the chair demonstrates a structural approach grounded in lightweight strength and dimensional stability. Aluminium’s machinability and corrosion resistance support longevity while enabling a refined geometric framework. This structural envelope accommodates the integration of Blackwood elements used for the backrest and seating, introducing density and tactility without compromising ergonomic balance. The material pairing emphasizes continuity between engineering and surface interaction, positioning the chair between sculptural furniture and functional seating.
Blackwood is offered in three material versions that expand its presence across interior contexts. The Sleek Pure Aluminium edition foregrounds the reflective properties of untreated metal surfaces, emphasizing industrial clarity. The Hand Sanded Aluminium variant introduces a matted finish achieved through manual sanding processes that moderate reflectivity while preserving tactile authenticity. The Aluminium and Blackwood configuration highlights contrast through tonal depth and organic grain variation. Each version retains identical structural logic while shifting the perceptual weight of the object within spatial arrangements.
The chair is released as a collectible design piece accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, situating it within limited circulation and curated ownership frameworks. This positioning reflects case studios’ philosophy of producing interior objects that carry identity, material honesty, and curatorial value. Fabrication takes place within the studio’s atelier, where assembly is executed by hand and assessed against internal quality benchmarks. This localized workflow maintains continuity between concept development and final output, ensuring that material handling remains central to decision-making.
Founded in 2022 by Ole Tüngler and Lukas Lötte, case studios has developed from an experimental project into a collaborative team operating across product design, installation, and partnership-driven initiatives. Over three years, the studio expanded its network to include manufacturers across Germany while preserving a compact internal design core. Its interdisciplinary methodology supports flexible realization strategies, enabling ideas to translate across spatial objects, curated events, and material experimentation.
Within its atelier environment, case studios advances ideas through immediate prototyping and iterative fabrication. Emphasis on real materials and specialized processing methods guides each outcome, reinforcing a design language rooted in clarity, identity, and curated luxury. By foregrounding material engagement and responsible production standards, the Blackwood lounge chair reflects the studio’s intention to communicate quality through tangible execution and measured formal restraint.
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