Mathias Bengtsson, 2019
Tetrashell and bronze: 113 x 153 x 216 (H x W x L)

Factum Arte continues the collaboration with Danish designer Mathias Bengtsson to produce a unique Chaise Longue. Since 2013, Bengtsson has been working with Factum to push the boundaries of traditional furniture through expressive forms and advanced techniques.

The Growth Chaise Longue by Mathias Bengtsson, 2019 © Oak Taylor Smith for Factum Arte

The Growth Chaise Longue by Mathias Bengtsson, 2019 © Oak Taylor Smith for Factum Arte

The Growth Chaise Longue by Mathias Bengtsson, 2019 © Oak Taylor Smith for Factum Arte

The chair began as a 3D model sent by Bengtsson which was 3D printed in TetraShell by Materialise. The result is a complete merging between 3D printing technologies and traditional casting techniques - another successful collaboration with the Madrid-based foundry, Fademesa.

A mirror-polished finish was applied before the Chaise Longue was nickel-plated using an electroless bath. This is the first time Factum has employed a chemical bath for finishing a work of art. Using this method, a smooth, satin protective finish was achieved.

 

 

 

 

Detail of the Growth Chaise Longue by Mathias Bengtsson, 2019 © Oak Taylor Smith for Factum Arte

Detail of the Growth Chaise Longue by Mathias Bengtsson, 2019 © Oak Taylor Smith for Factum Arte

Factum Arte's team: Francesco Cigognetti, Constanza Dessain, Iván Allende Martín, Silvia Álvarez Lopez-Doriga, Manuel Campo Trueba