Tree Chair
Design by: Trương Hoài Sơn

Introduction

Trương Hoài Sơn is a designer who graduated in Architecture and is currently practicing interior and product design. His practice focuses on exploring the intrinsic value of materials and reinterpreting them in a contemporary context. His work is guided by direct craftsmanship and continuous experimentation, treating each design as a dialogue between the designer and the material. He seeks a balance between functionality, emotion, and natural beauty, believing that materials are not only physical substances but also connectors.

The Tree Chair originates from a study of local materials, inspired by bundles of bamboo used for making brooms. The design employs a simple oak frame structure to shape and connect the forms. The final version was refined by replacing the original raw bamboo with upholstered cushions to enhance usability and user comfort while preserving the original concept.

This piece reflects the designer’s perspective of blurring the line between art and functionality, treating furniture as “living sculpture.” The design not only creates a functional object but also forms a structure capable of evoking visual emotion.

“For me, design is a journey to discover the essence of form,” Sơn shares. “It is not just about creating a correct object but creating one with a soul.”

Dimensions: 900x520x540mm
Materials: Oak wood, upholstery