Challenge

Design and manufacture an armchair at the intersection of traditional handcraft, technological precision, and contemporary form.

Solution

Taking inspiration from yacht design and boat building techniques – AVISO is an armchair with generous proportions and clean controlled curves. A minimal timber frame anchors the chair’s sculptural silhouette. The use of premium natural materials combined with exceptional craftsmanship builds a tactile experience that celebrates the ritual of relaxed seating.

The armchair pushes the boundaries of traditional production methods. Completely manufactured in house, within Canberra, it features a bent laminated shell accompanied by a skeleton seat frame. Every detail has been carefully selected and then crafted by Stellen and Skeehan Studio, resulting in a symbiotic relationship that celebrates materiality and manufacturing.

Services

Ideation & concept generation
Furniture & product design
CAD
Design thinking
Manufacture