The balloon chair is a rare object, halfway between a furniture piece and a contemplative sculpture. Shot in different sceneries and conveying different emotions, the relation to the background enhances the graphic component of the piece and the strength and power of the silhouette.
The balloon chair is crafted by hand, made of solid wood and lacquered in a high gloss colour.
ABOUT THE COLLECTION
Based on the furniture paintings, the balloon chair morphs into different shapes, sizes and colours. These investigations are part of the I AM NOT A CHAIR project, which concept comes from the contrast between uniqueness and belonging to a group, and how those tensions shape you in different ways - you look for protection but want to stand out.
Based on the furniture paintings, the balloon chair morphs into different shapes, sizes and colours. These investigations are part of the I AM NOT A CHAIR project, which concept comes from the contrast between uniqueness and belonging to a group, and how those tensions shape you in different ways - you look for protection but want to stand out.
RED BALLOON CHAIR, 2021
RED BALLOON CHAIR - PRODUCT SHEET
DIMENSIONS — 420 mm x 420 mm x 1400 mm (W x D x H mm).
WEIGHT — 10 kg.
MEDIUM — Main structure, legs and backrest in beech wood. Balloon in massive ayoús wood, manufactured by hand in a woodworking lathe.
FINISHES — High gloss polyurethane lacquer. Pantone 485C.
100% Hand-made in Spain
Design patent registered.Original piece,design by Iván Fernández.
Intellectual Property Certificate of Registration, 2020.
First prototype, 2020. Production year, 2021.
DIMENSIONS — 420 mm x 420 mm x 1400 mm (W x D x H mm).
WEIGHT — 10 kg.
MEDIUM — Main structure, legs and backrest in beech wood. Balloon in massive ayoús wood, manufactured by hand in a woodworking lathe.
FINISHES — High gloss polyurethane lacquer. Pantone 485C.
100% Hand-made in Spain
Design patent registered.Original piece,design by Iván Fernández.
Intellectual Property Certificate of Registration, 2020.
First prototype, 2020. Production year, 2021.
BLUE BALLOON CHAIR - PRODUCT SHEET
DIMENSIONS — 420 mm x 420 mm x 1400 mm (W x D x H mm).
WEIGHT — 10 kg.
MEDIUM — Main structure, legs and backrest in beech wood. Balloon in massive ayoús wood, manufactured by hand in a woodworking lathe.
FINISHES — High gloss polyurethane lacquer. Pantone 2121U.
100% Hand-made in Spain
Design patent registered.Original piece,design by Iván Fernández.
Intellectual Property Certificate of Registration, 2020.
First prototype, 2020. Production year, 2021.
DIMENSIONS — 420 mm x 420 mm x 1400 mm (W x D x H mm).
WEIGHT — 10 kg.
MEDIUM — Main structure, legs and backrest in beech wood. Balloon in massive ayoús wood, manufactured by hand in a woodworking lathe.
FINISHES — High gloss polyurethane lacquer. Pantone 2121U.
100% Hand-made in Spain
Design patent registered.Original piece,design by Iván Fernández.
Intellectual Property Certificate of Registration, 2020.
First prototype, 2020. Production year, 2021.
MINI BALLOON CHAIR - PRODUCT SHEET
DIMENSIONS — 400 mm x 400 mm x 960 mm (W x D x H mm).
WEIGHT — 4 kg.
MEDIUM — Main structure, legs and backrest in beech wood. Balloon in massive ayoús wood, manufactured by hand in a woodworking lathe.
FINISHES — High gloss polyurethane lacquer. Pantone 2121U.
100% Hand-made in Spain
Design patent registered.Original piece,design by Iván Fernández.
Intellectual Property Certificate of Registration, 2020.
First prototype, 2020. Production year, 2021.
DIMENSIONS — 400 mm x 400 mm x 960 mm (W x D x H mm).
WEIGHT — 4 kg.
MEDIUM — Main structure, legs and backrest in beech wood. Balloon in massive ayoús wood, manufactured by hand in a woodworking lathe.
FINISHES — High gloss polyurethane lacquer. Pantone 2121U.
100% Hand-made in Spain
Design patent registered.Original piece,design by Iván Fernández.
Intellectual Property Certificate of Registration, 2020.
First prototype, 2020. Production year, 2021.
HOUSE BALLOON CHAIR - PRODUCT SHEET
DIMENSIONS — 490 mm x 420 mm x 1400 mm (W x D x H mm).
WEIGHT — 11 kg.
MEDIUM — Main structure, legs and backrest in beech wood. Balloon in massive ayoús wood, manufactured by hand in a woodworking lathe.
FINISHES — High gloss polyurethane lacquer. Pantone 433.
100% Hand-made in Spain
Design patent registered.Original piece,design by Iván Fernández.
Intellectual Property Certificate of Registration, 2020.
First prototype, 2020. Production year, 2021.
DIMENSIONS — 490 mm x 420 mm x 1400 mm (W x D x H mm).
WEIGHT — 11 kg.
MEDIUM — Main structure, legs and backrest in beech wood. Balloon in massive ayoús wood, manufactured by hand in a woodworking lathe.
FINISHES — High gloss polyurethane lacquer. Pantone 433.
100% Hand-made in Spain
Design patent registered.Original piece,design by Iván Fernández.
Intellectual Property Certificate of Registration, 2020.
First prototype, 2020. Production year, 2021.
WOODEN BALLOON CHAIR - PRODUCT SHEET
DIMENSIONS — 460 mm x 420 mm x 1400 mm (W x D x H mm).
WEIGHT — 12 kg.
MEDIUM — Main structure, legs, backrest and balloon in ash wood. Balloon manufactured by hand in a woodworking lathe.
FINISHES — Natural wax, matte.
100% Hand-made in Spain
Design patent registered.Original piece,design by Iván Fernández.
Intellectual Property Certificate of Registration, 2020.
First prototype, 2024. Production year, 2024.
FIRST PROTOTYPES
The piece bears a resemblance to the idea explored in the first sketches. The rough texture and the non-precise shapes put the focus on the gap between the imaginary sceneries from the drawings and the physical world’s constraints.
The search for the perfect balloon is based on the material and weight. From the first tests consisting of 3D-printed balloons and resin moulds, which turned out unsuccessful, to the later in vestigations in wood, the process showed the importance of having the same material throughout the whole piece. Being able to play with different types of wood for the different parts, (meaning having different densities, weight and resistance), was key to find the best option. The structure of the chair is handmade and the wooden balloon is hand-turned in a wooden lathe. The balloons have been manufactured in different scales, to fit different chair sizes.
