{"id":1098,"date":"2025-05-08T22:45:50","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T22:45:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.www.good-broker.com\/?p=1098"},"modified":"2025-05-21T15:26:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T15:26:02","slug":"michael-jantzens-sculptural-chair-shapes-tiny-house-shelter-for-your-head","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.www.good-broker.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/08\/michael-jantzens-sculptural-chair-shapes-tiny-house-shelter-for-your-head\/","title":{"rendered":"michael jantzen\u2019s sculptural chair shapes tiny house shelter for your head"},"content":{"rendered":"

gabled House form frames Conceptual House Sitter Chair<\/h2>\n

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The House Sitter is a functional sculptural<\/a><\/strong> chair<\/a><\/strong> designed by Michael Jantzen<\/a><\/strong> as part of his House as a Metaphor series. Constructed from painted wood<\/a><\/strong>, the piece measures 62 inches in height, 23 inches in depth, and 18 inches in width. The chair incorporates an overhead element shaped like an iconic gabled house, hinged to the backrest for adjustable positioning.<\/p>\n

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When in the upright position, the house form is held vertically by two stops on the chair\u2019s backrest. The user can manually lower the structure into a horizontal position over their head, where it is secured by an additional set of stops. In this configuration, the individual occupies the seat within a partially enclosed volume, visually accessible through two cut-out windows placed on either side of the house-shaped structure\u2019s front face.<\/p>\n

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all images courtesy of Michael Jantzen<\/a><\/p>\n

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Michael Jantzen\u2019s sculptural interpretation of domestic space<\/h2>\n

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The mechanism allows for reversible movement, enabling the house form to be returned to the upright position when the user chooses to exit the chair. The project is part of artist<\/a><\/strong> Michael Jantzen\u2019s broader exploration into the symbolic use of architectural forms. In this series, Jantzen examines the interplay between the archetypal house shape and other objects or systems, using simple mechanical interventions to challenge conventional interpretations of domestic space.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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the House Sitter is a sculptural chair by Michael Jantzen<\/p>\n

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the house element can be raised or lowered manually<\/p>\n

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when lowered, the house encloses the user\u2019s head and upper body<\/p>\n

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cut-out windows in the house provide outward visibility<\/p>\n

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constructed from painted wood with precise dimensions<\/p>\n

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a gabled house form is hinged to the chair\u2019s backrest<\/p>\n

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Jantzen\u2019s design explores symbolic uses of architectural forms<\/p>\n

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two stops hold the structure in a vertical position when not in use<\/p>\n

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the chair stands 62 inches tall with a compact footprint<\/p>\n

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the horizontal position is secured with a second set of stops<\/p>\n

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the house can be easily returned to its upright position<\/p>\n

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simple mechanical elements drive shifts in spatial perception<\/p>\n

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the piece examines the meaning of domestic space<\/p>\n

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project info:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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name:<\/strong>\u00a0the house sitter
\ndesigner:<\/strong>\u00a0Michael Jantzen<\/a> | @michael.jantzen22<\/a><\/p>\n

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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom<\/i><\/p>\n<\/article>\n

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