Folded Sheets

Folded Sheets explores the possiblities of transferring paper folds into steel sheet furniture. By using cuts and folds on rectangular steel sheets, tensioned rigid shapes without offcuts are created. The objects are further strengthend by blackening the surface with burnt linseed oil.

Folding transforms flat sheets of metal into stable, three-dimensional structures. Inspired by paper folding, the process uses precise cuts and bends to create stability and unique shapes without the need for additional reinforcements. By introducing tension into curved surfaces and sharp folds, the material gains remarkable strength that far exceeds its original flat state. The folded forms challenge the perception of steel as a heavy, inflexible material.

The resulting forms appear light and fragile, their visual softness reminiscent of paper. Yet the folds create robust designs capable of bearing heavy loads. Each piece in this collection is crafted from a single sheet of cold-rolled steel. Folding as a method of shaping minimizes waste by relying on a single material rather than a composite.