Pier Chair by Léonard Kadid

Pier Chair is a minimalist chair designed by Léonard Kadid for resident. The chair is inspired by the straight, weighty cylindrical pillars of pier structures. Made entirely from solid oak, the dining chair is composed using only mortise and tenon joints, allowing the wood fibers to run continuously throughout, giving the piece sustained durability.

Pier’s solid oak seat and backrest are precisely carved by CNC to create a comfortable seating position. Easily stackable, the Pier Chair has a strong yet refined presence that suits a range of domestic and commercial interiors.

Pier Chair designed by Léonard Kadid for resident.
Pier Chair designed by Léonard Kadid for resident.
A detailshot of a black chair - Pier Chair designed by Léonard Kadid for resident.

Léonard Kadid is an architect and product designer based in Paris, France. From object to architecture, the work of his studio focuses on structural experimentation and formal simplification to explore the intrinsic characteristics of matter. After studying at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland and the École d’Architecture de la Ville et des Territoires in Paris, Léonard Kadid has collaborated with renowned international offices such as Herzog & de Meuron and Caesar Zumthor in Basel, Switzerland.

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Pier Chair designed by Léonard Kadid for resident.
A detailshot of a chair made of oak - Pier Chair designed by Léonard Kadid for resident.
A detailshot of a chair made of oak - Pier Chair designed by Léonard Kadid for resident.

Aesence is an independent art and design publication dedicated to minimalist aesthetics. Founded out of a deep appreciation and fascination, Aesence strives to be an inspiring, informative and truly useful resource for its readers.