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Smartest Swiss Design
Swiss industrial designer Kevin Seitz has launched his inaugural collection, partnering with master makers from the cantons of Appenzell and Sankt Gallen to breathe life into his modernist-tinged creations. A standout piece is the versatile Chalet Bench—a modern take on an Alpine classic, frequently found in homes, farms and pubs across Switzerland. It is held together by four shapely hand-turned legs and strong joinery (no glue or nails here) and is made from solid European ash. “I sought to create an interpretation of this seating that highlighted its traditional construction,” says Seitz.