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ABChairs by Roeland Otten

06.30.10

Posted by Jaime Derringer

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Graphic designer Roeland Otten (who has a killer website btw) had an idea back when he was in school at Design Academy Eindhoven: to make communicative seating. Almost 10 years later, he’s finally fulfilled this dream with help from Fonds BKVB and Materiaalfonds. This prototype alphabet of chairs and stools consists of all 26 letters made from lacquered MDF. Right now, they’re being produced one-off as limited editions, but we hope he’ll find a manufacturer soon to make plastic versions.

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Daniel on 06.30.2010 at 10:15 AM

I love the idea behind these. As a graphic designer, I always want to see type everywhere, and I think this could be the answer! Very well done.

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Caitlin on 06.30.2010 at 13:43 PM

Oh man, I want to buy a ton of these SO BAD IT HURTS.

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Sarah J on 06.30.2010 at 22:53 PM

These have to happen. More specifically, these need to happen around my dining table.

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Rafael de Almeida on 07.03.2010 at 17:18 PM

That’s cool!

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Angela on 07.05.2010 at 22:40 PM

I want these like you have no idea. Brilliant!

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Tamara on 07.18.2010 at 14:18 PM

wow his personal website is soooo brilliant!

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Arti Keyal on 08.12.2011 at 01:22 AM

The whole set is thoughtful and inspiring!

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