Twill Chair by Gibson Karlo for DesignByThem is an all-timber-stacking dining chair. With its extruded profiles and neatly trimmed ends, the design was initially inspired by the playful nostalgia of opening a fresh pack of plasticine. Subtle in aesthetic yet generous in practicality, Twill stacks four chairs high and features a large seat and sweeping backrest at just the right height to rest your elbows.

“We love how the double profile looks and functions. It was inspired by plasticine strips and the repetition seen in Twill weaves. It creates a sense of ornament whilst creating strength in the legs and comfort in the backrest.” — Gibson Karlo (Sarah Gibson & Nicholas Karlovasitis), designers.

A harmonious dialogue between form and function, the character of the design also enhances its functionality. The double profile creates a sense of ornament whilst providing thicker, stronger legs and giving more surface area to the backrest for comfort. The overall footprint of the design remains compact, making it ideal for busy restaurants and cafes. The main aim for the chair was to design something aesthetically light, but still very comfortable, so that en masse the product didn’t crowd a room.

Made from solid FSC ash timber, Twill serves as a humble timber chair with plenty of character. Alongside practicality, visual flexibility is key to this design. Twill is available in standard color offerings and can also be custom colored for large-scale commercial projects. For hospitality spaces, this dining chair offers a modern yet classic aesthetic. Adaptable to eclectic or neutral interiors, the possibility to customize and color match provides interior designers with a wide range of choices when designing hospitality projects that often require unique identities. Optional upholstered seat pads are also available to add a soft touch and texture to the piece.

Category:FurnitureYear:2023Designers:Sarah Gibson & Nicholas Karlovasitis, Gibson Karlo, DesignByThem, Alexandria, New South Wales, AustraliaManufacturer:DesignByThem, Alexandria, New South Wales, Australia