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Carrot Armchair
Material: wood, crate planks from cubic-meter crates for carrot storage
Material origin: St. Nicolaasga cold and freezer warehouse
Dimensions: 99 cm wide × 88 cm deep × 76 cm high
Year: 2009
The Carrot Armchair is crafted from leftover planks originating from defective cubic-meter crates that were used for years to store carrots in cold rooms. These crates stood in the dark for months, under cold and damp conditions, during which the wood was constantly exposed to soil, sand, and clay.
The material visibly bears the traces of its origin: original imprints, black areas, wear marks, and damage are not concealed but rather displayed. The characteristic discoloration and weathered surface tell the story of a practical origin that has been transformed into a new, sculptural object through reuse.
The armchair is the result of research into comfortable seating on hard material. The basic configuration with seat, backrest, and armrests was repeatedly adjusted over the course of a year. Only after curves, dimensions, angles of inclination, and relative proportions had been determined did the final design of the armchair emerge.
Techniques used
Carrot is manufactured using traditional artisan techniques. The slats and panels are joined with dominoes (flat dowels) and glue, all corners are mitered, and no sawn end grain is visible anywhere. Based on the design, the miter angle was set at 47°. The goal of this method was to create a construction that is technically optimal and guarantees a very long lifespan.
Series
Together with two other armchairs, Carrot forms a trio showcasing various possibilities of recycled material. Later, the series was expanded with a model in MDF. This model was offered as a small canvas to the Rotterdam graffiti collective Lastplak, which provided the object with a distinctive visual language.
Packaging and transport
Packaging is not included. A suitable solution would be a wooden crate. Therefore, collection from the studio is preferred; this can be arranged in consultation. For more work by the designer and maker, and to place this piece of furniture in the context of his creative environment:
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signs of use are inherent in the reused materials. And are part of the imaging.
signs of use are inherent in the reused materials. And are part of the imaging.
Specifications
ConditionGoodColorsBlack, GreyMaterialWoodNumber of items1Height76 cmWidth99 cmDepth88 cmSeat height43 cm
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Private sellerRotterdam, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since March 2025 • 0 sales