Legswerk

Biography:

A lot is being said and quite a bit is being done to change the way furniture is conceived, manufactured and marketed. This discussion is not complete without reference to the likes of Ikea and their success in designing sensibly and selling smartly. However the imminent (and maybe even exaggerated) extinction of big box retail itself, poses a challenge to such players and an opportunity for newer, more creative entrants. Over the last few years we have seen attempts to evolve this industry. Some represent clever product design and others; sheer marketing spin. As such, the furniture industry presents itself as a series of puzzles. In terms of the resources involved; selling of furniture is inefficient and manufacture wasteful. In addition to these factors, rapidly changing trends shorten the useful life, thereby putting further stress on resources. It may however be possible to solve these as a single large puzzle. So we set out to challenge ourselves with the difficult task of designing simple and elegant products. Today, after a year of intensive creative collaboration and prototyping we are excited to launch Legswerk. A furniture start-up with fresh ideas! We create furniture using latest techniques in computer aided design, digital manufacturing and incorporate elements of artisanal skills. Utilizing inherent physical properties of steel, wood and leather, our pieces carry an honesty of material that is ageless. We sell directly and ship globally. Packing is flat-pack, allows final assembly by the consumer.

Concept:

Collection 18 is inspired by automotive racing, it also reflects our favorite architectural style; brutalism. All items are precision engineered, made to last, practical and thoroughly comfortable. We are presenting our collaborative desk 1802 and Lounge Chair 1803.

Product:

Lounge Chair 1803 – Dynamic / Stationary

Dynamic is characterized by change, activity or progress. Stationary is defined as not moving or not intended to be moved. Can an object blend both these seemingly opposite characteristics without causing a visual paradox? We like to think that the Legswerk’s 1803 lounge chair does just that. We took the classic racecar design language, gave it a laid back posture and made it stable on three legs. The result is an object that will create it’s own place in your own space. Suited for living room, office or café use, the 1803 is built to last. 1803 is flat-packed, shipped anywhere and can be assembled by the end user with moderate skills in tightening screws.

Legswerk 1802 – Motorsports Heritage + Rocket Science Legswerk 1802 is a collaborative table that is sized to perfection as a lap top desk and a meeting table. The tabletop consists of a core material laminated in carbon-fibre twill and is placed on three Legswerk 1801 legs offered in High Gloss red or matt black powder finish.