Slideshow: LOOP series furniture blends computational design and artful craftsmanship
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The LOOP bench explores fluid forms through continuous curves and thoughtful geometry. The bench features near-touching undulations that create visual tension and versatile seating. The seater achieves a cantilevered design with strategic thickness variations, balancing minimalism, structural stability, and ergonomic comfort.

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The LOOP lounger and rocker redefine seating through unified, fluid forms. The lounger uses a single continuous surface for a seamless lounging experience, integrating form and function. The rocker extends a radial curve from its base, creating a dynamic cantilevered seat and backrest that emphasizes movement and structural balance.

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Detail of the Loop lounger.

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Inspired by the simplest of swings, made from car and truck tires in India, the LOOP jhoolas are an exploration of never-ending circular geometries. The twisted jhoola explores the aMobius-inspired twist, allowing for a continuous flow, while the spiral jhoola adds another loop for back support. The designs blend complexity with simplicity, offering a unique interpretation of motion.

 

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The LOOP study series explores the juxtaposition of linearity and curvaceous forms alongside contrasting material expressions. The study table and chair feature continuous wooden surfaces supported by fragmented, sleek metal structures. 

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The LOOP bar unit explores the idea of carving out a sculptural form from a solid mass. The bar unit is a cantilevered loop void that balances heft with elegance. 

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The scoop console takes the bar unit concept further by carefully "scooping" material at various points, lifting the structure off the ground and creating an ethereal presence.

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The chandelier series explores fluid geometries and dynamic lighting. The masque chandelier features sinuous surfaces emitting light through edge gaps, while the ripple chandelier mimics the surface disturbances on water, casting shifting patterns of light and shadow. These designs blend sculptural elegance with evolving visual experiences.

 

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AHMEDABAD, India — Inspired by the idea of a single surface made in a single material, the LOOP series from andblack design studio uses doubly curved surfaces to achieve structural stability, organic aesthetics, and ergonomic functionality.

The design approach emphasizes creating dynamic yet balanced forms, where the visual flow and functional performance stem from a unified idea. The series challenges traditional perceptions of furniture-making by replacing multi-element compositions with seamless surfaces that loop into self-supporting forms.

The LOOP series achieves its complexity through computational tools combined with traditional carpentry techniques. This dual approach marries digital precision with artisanal aesthetics, resulting in designs that are global in their appeal, yet rooted in their origins. Iterative prototyping ensures each piece meets rigorous performance criteria, while the use of natural materials aligns with the studio’s commitment to slow design principles.

The series has received international recognition, including the Idea Tops Award 2023 for Global Best Design. After being showcased at prominent design events in India, the LOOP series will made its international debut at Milan Design Week 2025.
 

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