MODULE 57-23 - NINA CHIODI, THOMAS HUC AND NATHAN VUITTON, SOCA SELLIERS, Le Mobilier national, Les Canaux

Designer: Ecole Boulle, Nina CHIODI, Thomas HUC, Nathan VUITTON

Editor: Les Canaux & Le Mobilier national & Soca selliers

Material: Scrap laminated plywood 30 mm thick, scrap polyurethane foam, jersey fabrics

Dimensions:  
Module without armrest: 54 x 23 x 49 cm
Module with armrest: 54 x 23 x 60.5 cm

Date: 2023

• The module 57-23 , designed by Nina Chiodi, Thomas Huc and Nathan Vuitton (Ecole Boulle) is a fold-out occasional bench made from the offcuts of a stool produced by Soca Selliers for a major restaurant chain. Inspired by legendary French designer Pierre Paulin, the bench is upholstered in a soft jersey cover and boasts a stylish vintage look.

  Each module can be used on its own or rapidly assembled into groups or rows. The module 57-23 was developed in collaboration with Le Mobilier national as part of Les Canaux “Booster” support program for circular economy in the furniture industry. Integrated to the stool production process, the module 57-23 enables Soca Selliers to reduce the material scrap rate by 40%: manufacturing 10 stools generates enough waste to produce three modules 57-23. The production of 100 modules recycles up to 850kg of wood, up to 1.7m3 of PU foam and saves 150 meters of fabric from being scrapped.

  Since 1982, Soca Selliersproduces bespoke furniture for hotels, restaurants, museums and communities, as well as specific architectural projects. The company was labelled Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (Living Heritage Company) in 2022.