A comfortable chair with visual sharpness
This is an archetypical chair by Form & Refine – made completely out of wood. The extraordinarily shaped seat inspired by the human body supports good posture and comfort. In addition, the solid organically shaped backrest gives the chair a minimalistic and personable style.
The strong, solid legs combine with the veneer seat brings a surprising lightness and stunning visual sharpness to the chair. The exquisite backrest is steam bent and made out of one solid piece of wood.
A Natural Material
The variations of oak
Wood is a natural material, and its appearance is strongly influenced by how the timber is cut from the log. Different cutting methods reveal different parts of the tree’s structure, naturally creating variations in grain pattern, texture and colour. For example, plank-cut oak often shows wider and more vivid grain patterns, while quarter-cut or rift-cut oak creates a calmer and more linear appearance.
These variations are a natural and expected characteristic of solid wood. They are not defects or inconsistencies, but a direct result of the tree’s natural growth and the way the material is processed.
The examples shown here illustrate how differences in cut, structure and surface treatment can influence the final appearance of the wood. At Form & Refine, we embrace these differences as part of the material’s authentic character.
”With this chair we searched to balance something refined and robust at the same time. We aimed for a chair with distinct character and gave it elongated back legs that smoothly grip the curved backrest. It should also be stackable, comfortable and fit into any environment”
– Jonas Herman, Herman Studio
















