WHISKEY CHAIR
BY EVA WAHLSTRÖM
ABOUT THE CHAIR
The Whiskey Chair has been produced responsibly as a domestic craft from quality elm/oak and beautifully coloured Finnish chrome tanned leather. Thanks to the character-filled elm/oak, every chair is unique. With the production methods and material choices, we have aimed to minimize the carbon footprint without compromising the quality.
The designing of the Whiskey Chair has been guided by an understanding that with careful designing of furniture and architecture one can support the mental well being of a human. That is why essential parts of the furniture are displayed by the interesting structure, timeless shape, natural materials and craftsmanship, obviously not forgetting ergonomics. Whiskey chair got its name from a mental image that was the basis of the design: an old man sits on his chair by the sea thinking about his life, enjoying his whiskey.
The first prototype of the chair was completed in 2017. It was followed by a number of years of searching and comparing manufacturer candidates. The manufacturer was given a few unconditional requirements: the chair
must be made as craftwork in Finland and there is no compromising in the ecological matters or the quality of materials. After a couple years of
searching the manufacturer was selected – the professional and experienced Paattimaakarit. Tikkimaakarit came along through “Pama” and
they are responsible for the upholstery of the Whiskey chair.
MEASUREMENTS
Height
Depth
Breadth
Sitting height
Length of the armrest
Weight
81 cm
71 cm
68 cm
36 cm
67 cm
9 kg
The sitting depth varies according to the person sitting on the chair, because the leather conforms to its occupant
MATERALS AND ADDITIVES
The frame is certified wood material, the seat is Finnish chrome tanned leather, the fasteners are metal. The frame has been coated with Osmo Color – oilwax (3032 colorless, glossy).The chemicals used in the treatment of the leather are REACH-certified.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
The wooden parts can be wiped with a damp cloth without detergents. The leather parts should be cleaned with a dry or moist wipe. One should
avoid getting the leather wet unnecessarily. If needed, it can be treated with special cleaners meant for chrome tanned leather. The leather might fade a bit in sunlight. The leather does stretch in use. If necessary, the leather can be changed, but the essence and patina of the leather does get better over time.
