DOI: 10.11118/978-80-7701-044-3-0041

ANALYSIS OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES USED IN THE PRODUCTION OF ICONIC SINGLE-SEATING INTERIOR PIECES FROM THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY TO THE PRESENT

Ošťádalová Michaela¹, Sovják Richard¹

¹ Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Mendel University in Brno, Zemědělská 1, 613 00 Brno, Czech Republic

This article examines the role of materials and technologies in product design, focusing on iconic chairs from the early 20th century to the present. It explores the impact of ground-breaking materials, such as bent steel and plastics, on aesthetics, ergonomics, and industrial production transformations. The analysis extends beyond the design, highlighting the application of traditional and modern materials. The article traces historical milestones where design responded to emerging technological possibilities. Additionally, it investigates current challenges designers face in addressing sustainability and resource efficiency. The concluding section emphasizes how these factors increasingly shape not only the aesthetic but also the functional and ethical dimensions of contemporary design, with potential implications for its future evolution.

Klíčová slova: interior, design, chair, armchair, materials, plastic, steel, leather, plywood, aluminium

stránky: 41-49, online: 2025