Jesslyn Jacqueline

Jesslyn Jacqueline

Interior Design & Architecture
LaSalle College | Surabaya

Raa-Ta

This chair design is inspired from the unique structure of Gendang, which is a traditional Indonesian two-headed drum and is commonly use to play folk songs or dangdut songs. Bottom-half is designed in the manner that is resemble the structure of a gendang, next is the use of 'Kain Oscar' a type of imitation leather for its cushion. lastly, an arc and slightly bend stacked backrest resulting in a more simpler look which balances the overall heavy look on the bottom-half. Small overlap a rattan loop used to tied and hold together the rattan as well work as an small accent. The Chair design is entirely made which a material called Rattan which is one of Indonesia’s most widely used material till date. It is due to it being cheaper to produce compared to solid, in addition, its abundant supply in Indonesia.