CLOTHES HANGER TABOURET
The concept —
A SMALL TABOURET CONSTRUCTED FROM RECLAIMED WIRE CLOTHES HANGERS, RECONFIGURED INTO A FUNCTIONAL DOMESTIC OBJECT. THIS PROJECT EXPLORES REUSE AND THE QUIET PRESENCE OF EVERYDAY MATERIALS WITHIN THE HOME.
CREATED IN COLLABORATION WITH JULIANA BONGIORNO
INTENT
Developed in response to a design sprint exploring minimal material furniture, the project challenged designers to create a functional piece using found material only.
MATERIAL STRATEGY
Wire clothes hangers were selected as both a readily available waste stream and a material that is difficult to recycle at scale due to mixed coatings and low scrap value.
Hangers were sourced directly from local dry cleaners near UAL, redirecting discarded material into a new functional context. By aggregating and repeating the material, the design minimizes waste while allowing quantity, tension, and geometry to define the form.
STRUCTURE & FUNCTION
The tabouret’s structure relies on tension, repetition, and distribution of load rather added material.
By aggregating and repeating the material, the design minimizes waste while allowing material quantity and geometry to define the form.
Joints and overlaps are treated as part of the object’s visual language, reinforcing material honesty and efficiency.
MAKING & ASSEMBLY
The piece was developed through direct making, bending, and fastening, allowing construction methods to remain visible.
FINAL OBJECTS
The final tabouret is a lightweight yet functional piece, finished to exhibition standard and intended for public display.
Its minimal material presence emphasizes repetition and restraint.