The Elegant Swivel Marble Chair with 360 Degree Rotation

The London Design Festival 2022, which was held on September 17-25, again features several art installations by artists and designers from various countries. One is Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis, who participated in this event with her latest work, a swivel chair dubbed "Swivel."

Swivel designed by Sabine Marcelis, Photo by Ed Reeve

Sabine Marcelis presented the Swivel with ten marble chairs in the public space of St. Giles Square. According to Marcelis, the placement of marble chairs in public spaces aims to create interaction spaces in dense and busy urban environments.

Swivel is aimed at adding to the fun of St Giles Square with rotating chairs, Photo by Ed Reeve

To realize her goal, the designer grouped several chairs scattered in the St. Giles Square area and arranged them so that they could support community interaction more intimately. As a result, when visitors come to this area, they will be greeted by cube-shaped chairs with bright colors and natural stone patterns such as granite, quartz, marble, and travertine.

"I wanted to respond to the space by injecting a bit of color and fun into this urban environment," Marcelis said.

Chairs are grouped to support community interaction, Photo by Ed Reeve

Details of natural stone, Photo by Ed Reeve

Not only is the shape that attracts attention, but Marcelis also designed these marble chairs with a unique program that allows rotation up to 360 degrees. In addition, the turnaround system is supported by iron hinges at the bottom of the seat. Thus, the chairs can give visitors the freedom to see the view of the city they want by turning the chairs occupied.

Swivel in St. Giles Square, Photo by Ed Reeve

The striking and ergonomic design can support community interaction with others and the surrounding context. The innovation carried out by Sabine Marcelis through Swivel has achieved its original goal, which is to facilitate an interactive space amid the density and crowds of the city.

Colorful Swivels are made of various natural stones, Photo by Ed Reeve