Chair in pinewood, coating created with branches of birch, beech and hazel
Sedia 2
2025
Sedia 2 is a sculptural seating object born from an intimate dialogue with the legacy of Enzo Mari. The project draws inspiration from the master’s iconic, democratic approach to design, serving as both a contemporary continuation and a reinterpretation of his vision through the lens of the natural world. The creative process begins with a familiar, man-made structure that is then almost ritually reclaimed by biology. By meticulously enveloping the geometric structure in a dense coat of raw, natural sticks, the object ceases to be a purely utilitarian piece of furniture. It becomes a vessel for a statement, bridging the gap between the historical rigor of design and the untamed growth of organic matter.
This piece manifests the concept of Border as the exact point where human order collides with natural chaos. The chair represents a "common ground" – a border zone between a rigid, mathematical structure and the unpredictable texture of the wilderness. It marks the limit where the hand of the designer ends and the consuming force of nature begins.
The interaction with the object is designed to challenge the visual and tactile barriers of the viewer. The chair’s rugged, primal texture engages the senses directly, forcing a physical encounter with nature within the structured space of human creation. It pushes the limits of our perception, transforming a recognizable chair into an immersive experience that elevates the raw reality of the natural world.
This project is also an expression of a search for a work ethos that respects the history of craftsmanship while investigating new material narratives. By merging Mari’s iconic language with the rawness of gathered sticks, Sedia 2 balances the "wilderness" with the precision of human craft. To create a piece like this, it takes many days of calm, patient work. This object invites an encounter – with craftsmanship, history, nature, and with one's own perception.
Mateusz Wappa (born in 1999 in Warsaw) is a multidisciplinary designer and artist focused on exploring the relationship between people and nature. Son of a master florist – his mother, disciple and a follower of two renowned designers: Tomek Rygalik and Marcin Rusak. He still considers both of them as his mentors. Graduate of the Fine Arts Academy in Warsaw. His body of work spans various media, primarily focusing on carpentry, merging woodworking with raw botanical materials. Through this synthesis, he seeks to create a bridge between the human experience and the natural world, facilitating encounters with the wilderness within spaces of a man's creation.