Canbiano (TO), Italy
Presented during Milan’s Design Week, the Oksýs, created by Pininfarina design team, is described as “an oxymoronic project,” a collectible furniture piece that mirrors the innovation and craftsmanship of its automotive heritage.
The concept behind the project is to epitomize the overarching design concept: the harmonization of seemingly disparate elements into a cohesive whole.
Oksýs blends natural and artificial elements to create a chaise lounge that is both functional and decorative.
It is characterized by the combination of two contrasting parts, which is reflected in various aspects such as light and shadow.
“Essentially, Oksýs is a fusion between the coarse, rough, raw textures of nature and the smooth, sleek, refined surfaces characteristic of human products,” says Giovanni de Niederhäusern, Senior Vice President of the Architecture and Design division at Pininfarina.
“It’s crafted from a single piece of aluminum, symbolizing the unity of natural and artificial aspects in our world and highlighting the importance of considering product life cycles.”
The lounger features a top section with a smooth and inviting surface for sitting or reclining. Its subtle incline ensures optimal balance and relaxation, whilst the lower portion evokes the rugged beauty of natural rock formations, mirroring the curves and contours of the sleeker upper section.
“The balance we achieved was influenced by the user’s interaction with the lounge chair,” explains Niederhäusern.
“Ensuring the person sitting or lying on top was in a comfortable position led us to naturally design the top layer as a smooth surface.”
“With that part refined, we then shaped the bottom to resemble rocks, maintaining the dichotomy while keeping the structure as lightweight as possible until we reached the perfect balance.”
Produced within the same in-house workshops as its cars in Cambiano, Turin, the chaise lounge is crafted from a single aluminum casting, a cornerstone material in automotive manufacturing.
Meticulously molded and refined by hand, it embodies the precision and craftsmanship synonymous with automotive engineering.
Oksýs will be produced in a limited series of only three pieces.
Project: Oksýs
Designers: Pininfarina SpA
Lead Designer: Marco Becucci
Manufacturer: Pininfarina SpA
Photographs: Courtesy of Pininfarina SpA