MR01 Initial Chair - Oak

Originally designed for his own home as a lounge chair he could also use for meditation, the MR01 Initial Chair by woodworker Mathias Steen Rasmussen unites traditional craftsmanship with original ideas in a simple form that is at once familiar and yet strikingly modern. Having served his apprenticeship making the designs of the great Danish masters with his own hands, he has focused on hand-crafting unique pieces and limited runs until now. This is the first of his own works to be translated for production. The name 'MR01 Initial' pays homage to the Danish master's practice of naming their designs with their own initials followed by a number and, in a subtle play on words, also references the fact this chair represents Rasmussen's debut production piece. Like many of the Danish masters before him, Rasmussen measured his own body to optimize the MR01 Initial Chair's dimensions. The open triangle profile of the frame - made from walnut or FSC-certified oak - is constructed without a single screw, relying instead on artisanal cabinetmaking techniques such as finger joints and wedged mortise and tenon joints. Its considered ergonomic design - with a boucle-covered lumbar pillow for added comfort - supports various sitting positions. As well as lending lightness, the rope construction allows air to pass through the frame, for a cool and comfortable sitting experience on warmer days.