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Armchair Carrot
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Armchair Carrot
Material: wood, crate shelves from cubic meter crates for carrot storage
Origin of material: cold store St. Nicolaasga
Dimensions: 99 cm wide × 88 cm deep × 76 cm high
Year of manufacture: 2009
Armchair Carrot is made from residual planks derived from defective cubic-gauge crates that were used for years for storing carrots in cold storage facilities. These crates stood for months in the dark, under cold and humid conditions, with the wood constantly exposed to soil, sand and clay.
The material visibly bears the traces of its origin: original prints, black areas, scuffs and damages are not concealed but rather displayed. The typical 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 an investigation into comfortable sitting on hard material. The basic arrangement with seat, back and armrests was repeatedly modified over the course of a year. Only after curves, dimensions, inclination angles and interrelationships were determined did the final design of the armchair emerge.
Technique used
Carrot is manufactured using traditional craft techniques. The slats and panels are joined with dominoes (flat dowels) and glue, all corners are mitred and nowhere is sawn headwood visible. From the design, the miter angle was determined to be 47°. The aim of this method was to achieve a construction that is technically optimal and guarantees a very long service life.
Series
Together with two other armchairs, Carrot forms a trio in which different possibilities of recycled materials are shown. Later, the series was expanded to include a model in MDF. This model was offered as a small canvas to the Rotterdam graffiti collective Lastplak, which provided the object with a distinct visual language.
Packaging and transport
Packaging is not included. A suitable solution would be a wooden crate. Pick-up in the studio is therefore preferred; this can be arranged by mutual agreement.
For more work by the designer and creator, and to place this furniture in the context of its creative umfeld:
www.petercarels.nl and @petercarels (Instagram)
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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Rotterdam, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since March 2025 • 0 sales