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The ground holds profound importance, both sacred and profane, shaping design and daily life. The body is anchored by the ground, and this relationship defines SERWAA, a reimagined Lobi chair in aluminium.
Low to the ground, with an angled backrest lifting the gaze skyward, these chairs reflect a different design sensibility. They invite an unconventional interaction: the legs spread as anchors, establishing two points of contact with the ground, while the seat serves as the third. Often seen as strange or merely an object in a Western context, their design showcases how the objects we use orient us.
SERWAA is a re-imagination of a West African Lobi chair, traditionally crafted by the Lobi people who live in present-day Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, and Ghana. Lobi furniture is typically carved from a single tree, giving it a distinctive look. These characteristics often appear strange in a Western context because they embody a different way of living, a unique relationship with the ground, and an alternative design sensibility