Octopod Chair

New Woodism design.

A wooden chair is widely considered the most complex piece of furniture to design and build because it must blend artistic form, strict ergonomics, and high structural engineering to support a dynamic human body while being made of a rigid, natural material.

Unlike tables or cabinets, which typically have 90-degree angles and static loads, chairs require intricate, angled joinery, complex curves, and must withstand significant, repetitive stress.

Humans are instinctively sensitive to chair proportions; if the seat height, width, or depth is off by even a few millimetres, the user will immediately feel uncomfortable.

For a human being, a curved wooden chair design transcends its functional purpose as seating, representing a harmonious blend of emotional comfort, biological alignment, and an innate connection to nature. It acts as a bridge between the rigid, often angular, built environment and the organic, flowing forms of the natural world, promoting a sense of well-being, calmness, and safety.


Material: Curly Flame Jarrah (Western Australia)
Dimensions: w80 x h95 x d65 cm

Photography by @thomearnshaw