Shell
The Shell sofa appeared as a combination of sea shells outlines and fashion trends in imitating exoskeleton technology and 3d printing. The aim was to create a sofa with the effect of optical illusion. It should be the light and airy furniture that could be used both at home and outdoors. To achieve the effect of lightness a web of nylon ropes was used. Thus the hardness of the carcass is balanced by the weaving and softness of the silhouette lines. A rigid base under the corner sections of the seat can be used as side tables and soft overhead seats and cushions finish the composition.
Shell Sofa by Natalia Komarova has been identified as an innovative example of industrial design by the A' Design Award & Competition. Shell Sofa received the Silver A' Design Award in Furniture Design in 2019. The A' Furniture Design Award is a juried, academic and highly prestigious design award that celebrates excellent design of chairs, tables, sofas, beds, cabinets, shelves, desks, wardrobes and more.
