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Sword Armchair

Sword Armchair
by Around the Studio Georgia

This is an Open Edition
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The Sword Armchair was one of the first objects made for the Wool Diaries collection. It came from the experiment of developing felt fabric that could be used for upholstering furniture. The material was produced using traditional Georgian felt-making methods learned in Kakheti and Tusheti, then reworked into a new form.

In this piece, felt is combined with Aluminum sheets — two materials that seem opposite in texture and character. The softness of wool and the cold precision of metal meet in a balanced structure, reflecting both the handmade process and a more industrial approach to making.

The armchair combines felt with aluminum sheets. The metal construction is inserted into the cut of the upholstered part, creating a unique assemblage where soft and hard materials meet. This direct a

Dimensions LxWxH	65x55x70cm (26x22x28'')
Piece Weight (kg)	25
Production Year	2025
Material	Aluminum, Felt, Stainless Steel, Wool
Discipline	Metalwork
Color	Aluminum, Metallic Silver, Stainless Steel
Design Class	Open Editions
Variation	Green, Blue

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Around the Studio is an interdisciplinary collective founded by Tika Shelia and Ano Jishkariani, based in Tbilisi, Georgia, in 2021. The Studio explores cultural, social, and political themes through multidisciplinary projects that merge community engagement and collaboration. The studio employs a diverse range of practices, including object design, installation, and relational or video art. Their practice focuses on transforming objects and materials that emerge from collective actions into functional, everyday items. By reimagining public symbols as domestic objects, Around the Studio creates a dialogue between personal environments and larger societal movements. By integrating local traditions, contemporary issues, and diverse disciplines, Around the Studio seeks to create spaces and experiences that encourage reflection, participation, and collective action.  