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Nik Bentel Studio handcrafts sculptural Loopy Chair<\/h2>\n

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The Loopy Chair by Nik Bentel Studio<\/a><\/strong> is a sculptural seating object that transforms the energy of a spontaneous, childlike sketch into a fully functional chair<\/a><\/strong>. At first glance, it feels like a cartoon brought to life \u2014 a single, looping line frozen mid-doodle. But behind its playful exterior lies a carefully engineered object, produced using high-quality materials and precise fabrication techniques. The project began in 2019 with the release of the original Loopy Chair: a single-color, thinner version that quickly captured attention for its whimsical form and bold silhouette. Now, several years later, the studio revisits and refines the concept, thickening the frame, upgrading the materials, and introducing a full spectrum of vibrant colorways including yellow, black, white, red, green, and blue. Each chair is handcrafted from a continuous tubular frame. The outdoor version is made of powder-coated steel<\/a><\/strong>, while the indoor versions include high-gloss fiberglass or a plush cloth-wrapped foam for extra comfort.<\/p>\n

all images courtesy of Nik Bentel Studio<\/a><\/p>\n

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a continuous tubular frame shapes Loopy Chair<\/h2>\n

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The form is the same across versions of the Loopy Chair \u2014 a three-dimensional sketch with no clear beginning or end \u2014 but the material choice shifts the tone from sturdy and architectural to light and tactile. To further bring the design\u2019s world to life, Nik Bentel Studio\u2019s team<\/a><\/strong> staged a whimsical photoshoot using miniature chair models and a surreal grassy landscape built inside their studio. The result captures the same sense of curiosity and delight that defines the chair itself, like flipping through a sketchbook that suddenly becomes reality. Debuting at ICFF 2025 in New York City, The Loopy Chair continues the studio\u2019s tradition of creating limited-edition objects that blend art, performance, and design. True to its ethos, the chair is released in a small batch, with no restocks \u2014 a collectible moment frozen in line, loop, and color.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

a sketch turned seat \u2014 Loopy Chair brings a line doodle into 3D form<\/p>\n

a single looping line becomes a sculptural object for sitting<\/p>\n

bold curves and clean lines are engineered from a continuous tubular frame<\/p>\n

powder-coated steel ensures durability<\/p>\n

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the chair\u2019s shape has no start or end, like a closed loop in space<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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a miniature photoshoot recreates its playful essence at studio scale<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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childlike spontaneity meets high-quality fabrication<\/p>\n

a surreal grassy set captures the chair\u2019s glossy loopy volumes<\/p>\n

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project info:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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name:<\/strong> The Loopy Chair<\/p>\n

designer:<\/strong>\u00a0Nik Bentel Studio<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0@nikbentelstudio<\/a><\/p>\n

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designboom has received this project from our\u00a0DIY submissions<\/a>\u00a0feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers\u00a0here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom<\/p>\n

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