Handcrafted Ballot Fiberglass Dining Chair Tactile And Versatile Design
Designer: Barber & Osgerby
Manufacturer: Isokon Plus
Wood Supplier: Timber Link International
Photography: Rory Gardiner
Wood Species: European oak (Germany)
The Ballot Chair is a handcrafted, solid oak design. The most significant challenge was to produce a chair that efficiently stacks whilst retaining an elegant form. The sections of oak that make up the chair are thin but extremely strong, enabling the back to be narrower at the top. The chair is a simple, tactile and versatile design that is a seamless edition to the collection.
Isokon Plus is pleased to introduce the Ballot Chair, which was showcased at designjunction as part of London Design Festival 2017. The new solid oak chair was produced in collaboration with Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby and handmade by Isokon Plus in London.
“Isokon Plus has been such a huge supporter since the studio’s inception. They’re highly skilled, highly knowledgeable, and highly collaborative. Together, we challenge, create and recreate. The Ballot Chair is simple and tactile, which makes it a seamless addition to the renowned Isokon archive” - Edward Barber
This launch will celebrate the 21st anniversary of Isokon’s first collaboration with Barber & Osgerby, the Loop Coffee Table in 1996. Building on the language of the Home Dining Table and Portsmouth Bench, both handmade by Isokon Plus, Barber & Osgerby’s design for the lightweight and stackable Ballot Chair makes it ideal for home and commercial settings. The solid oak chair will be available in black, pale and clear lacquered finishes plus in raw oak from the Isokon Plus website
“The pieces we make in collaboration with Barber & Osgerby are some of our best and are an excellent example of beautifully crafted and considered design. It is a truly collaborative process but also relentless as we persistently create, recreate and adjust to ensure we achieve as perfect a result as possible. Isokon is committed to producing the best possible furniture to the highest standard and though this isn’t a process for the weak-hearted, we wouldn’t have it any other way” - Mark Smith, Isokon Plus
