The Attham rocking chair reimagines Kerala’s regional forms, like the frame work of the kettuvallams (Traditional Boats) and the flowing, delicately balanced forms of Kathakali (dance form) and fuses these with modern construction methods, materials and aesthetics to create a unique and timeless form. The chair merges gentle movements of a rocking chair, comfort of a lounge chair and an office chair’s ergonomics, redefining a stagnant furniture typology, the platform rockers. The Project was guided by Neha Mandlik and sponsored by the furniture brand Cura Home in Kerala.
The chair was designed to ensure that it adhered to the principles of reparability. The individual components of the seat, backrest, and their support frames are assembled without the use of any permanent joinery or glues allowing any damaged component to be easily replaced or repaired. Aligning with the maxim ‘prevention is better than repair’, the base of the chair is manufactured for longevity, using traditional joinery enabling it to withstand the maximum wear and tear. The upholstery of the chair is also manufactured with simple techniques allowing users to easily replace and personalise their product. These decisions make Attham a sustainable & durable product, cherished by the user
The Attham Rocking chair has been awarded an Honourable mention in the home and living/furniture under the product category of the International Design Awards 2024.
The International Design Awards (IDA) exists to recognize, celebrate and promote exceptional design visionaries and discover emerging talent in Architecture, Interior, Product, Graphic and Fashion Design worldwide. The Farmani Group founded the IDA as the design sibling of the Annual Lucie Awards for Photography, which has emerged as one of the world’s most prestigious photography awards.