KiBiSi: Scoop Chair

The Danish design studio has designed a new family of contract market furniture for Globe Zero 4: designed to last for generations, the chairs seek to inhabit the overlap between private spaces and public areas.

Danish studio KiBiSi has recently completed the design of Scoop, a family of contract market furniture designed for for Globe Zero 4, and intended for the overlap between private spaces and public areas. The name relates to the loader inspired scoop construction.

"Scoop is the logic output of a clear idea: The character of the series lies in the straight forward appearance — a kind of ideogram of how it works. A design identity based on high quality manufacturing and the unique feeling in use makes Scoop a classic example of aesthetic sustainability — designed to last for generations", says KiBiSi partner and Head of Design Lars Larsen.

The designers explain how the chair's gyroscope-like suspension system conveys a feeling of being carried — a free suspended feel —, while a Y-shaped beam creates a visual and functional overlap between seat and base. Scoop seeks to merge craft and technology: the innovative technical edge increases comfort, while maintaining a clear Scandinavian appearance.

The Scoop chair features a tailor upholstered cast foam seat and an injection molded aluminium frame. The Scoop family currently comprises a conference chair, a lounge chair, a table and a bar stool — still in the making.

Top and above: KiBiSi, <em>Scoop</em> chair family for Globe Zero 4 — Top and above: KiBiSi, *Scoop* chair family for Globe Zero 4

With frames in polished aluminum and a black & white powder coat, Scoop chairs are available in a range of different fabrics and upholstery. For the launch of the collections, a special ice cream scoop color scheme has been created.

KiBiSi, <em>Scoop</em> chair family for Globe Zero 4 — KiBiSi, *Scoop* chair family for Globe Zero 4

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