TOLLO CHAIR — Archie Haste

ARCHIE HASTE

I am a product and furniture designer based in London, UK. My practice is grounded in utilitarian principles, prioritising functionality through simplicity. I adopt a hands-on approach to design, exploring material qualities and refining concepts through prototyping. I have developed strong practical skills in woodworking and metalworking, along with experience in CAD programs and 3D printing, I bring an iterative, maker-driven process to all of my work.

Recognition -

2024, Robin and Lucienne Day Foundation - Highly Recommended

2024, Young Furniture Makers Design Award - Shortlisted

2024, Arts Thread Global Creative Graduate Showcase - Shortlisted

Exhibitions -

2024, Kingston School of Art Degree Show

2024, New Designers

2024, 1:1 Exhibition, London Design Festival

2024, Young Furniture Makers Exhibition

2024, Arts Thread Global Creative Graduate Showcase Online Exhibition

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TOLLO CHAIR

2023/24

TOLLO CHAIR

2023 - SCP Best in Show
2024 - Robin and Lucienne Day Foundation - Highly Recommended
2024 - Young Furniture Makers Design Award - Shortlisted
2024 - Arts Thread Global Creative Graduate Showcase - Shortlisted

A domestic side chair that is able to fit easily within a box. The chair is constructed from parts that can be dismantled into it's component parts, fitting into a box that is hand-held. Making it easy to transport from warehouse, to shop, to home.

This project transformed into an investigation into stability from disassembling component parts. Refining the chair's form through its function as a disassembling product. Working within the constraints of disassembly, the chair's design process explored structural and manufacturing possibilities evolving from welded frames to a bolted frame celebrating the satisfaction and accomplishment of self-assembly.

PROTOTYPING DIFFERENT CHAIR FRAMES

An investigation into structure through the constraints of disassembly. Achieving structure through individual assembling component parts.