“Products have a habit of disappearing because of their functionality.” Designer Frederik Roijé explains, “I want to prevent this by giving products an additional value. This value is the story behind the product.” His recent work: Waiting Squares, Rocking Squares and Square Chairs, represents the reinvention of traditional furniture through the use of squares, as the names suggest.

Square Chair. Designed by Frederik Roijé.

The square series was constructed in Holland in 2009 using CNC technology. The rectangular wooden components contain slits and notches which enable them to fit together to create recognizable forms: the highback chair (with side table – or tray, to be more precise), the childhood rocking horse, and the armchair. Each of the pieces is finished with a durable coating in either white (RAL 9016) or black (RAL 9005).

Waiting Squares. Designed by Frederik Roijé.

Waiting Squares. Designed by Frederik Roijé.

Square Chairs. Designed by Frederik Roijé.

Square Chairs. Designed by Frederik Roijé.

Rocking Squares. Designed by Frederik Roijé.

Rocking Squares. Designed by Frederik Roijé.

Frederik Roijé is a graduate of the renowned Design Academy in Eindhoven. During his studies, Roijé held internships with designers Piero Lissoni, one of the most revered contemporary Italian furniture designers (most recently responsible for the design of Alessi’s Barbicù), and Marcel Wanders, now co-owner and art director for Moooi.  Wanders was one of the most important designers for Droog design, who has since taken designs of Frederik Roijé in their collection.  Roijé’s geometric and asymmetrical furniture, potentially lacking the comfort of other modern day seating options, fits into the category of design art. “Squares” was presented in Milan at Salone del Mobile 2009 and each of the pieces was produced in a limited quantity. The Aqua Table, designed by Zaha Hadid for Established & Sons as well as work by Sebastian Errazuriz (namely his Duck Lamp), and the Carbon 22 collection, designed by Dario Antonioni of Orange22 are also examples of the successful and popular continuation of design art in contemporary society. 

Both the Square Chair Right Seater (L50cm x W54cm x H93) and the Square Chair Left Seater (L54cm x W58cm x H80) are available in 200 limited pieces. The Waiting Square Seater (L120cm x W100cm x H200) is available in 100 limited pieces, and the Rocking Square, can be purchased in three different sizes (small, medium, large) at a total of 180 limited pieces.