Oscar Worthy Modern Hammock – Wave at the 82nd Academy Awards
Since it was first introduced at the Maison&Object Designer Furniture Fair in September of 2008, Wave Hammock has been catching the world’s attention and making its mark through coveted design awards (like the 2009 Interior Design Magazine’s Best of Year Award), honorary industry recognitions in major publications (like Marie Claire Maison and Made in Design) and through a one-of-a-kind US tour aptly titled “Catch the WAVE”. Wave’s #2 stop (after a month-long sojourn at the International Polo Club in Palm Beach Florida) is at the none other than the 2010 Academy Awards Celebrity Gift Lounge. Yes, Wave will get to cozy up to the crème de la crème of show business and serve as a backdrop to the other perk of attending the Oscars (other than winning one of course).
So why exactly did the Wave Hammock so quickly and so profoundly became an undeniable symbol of outdoor extravagance. Simply and mainly because it is one of a kind, a hybrid between a lounger, a hammock and a parasol, a piece of functional art, and sculptural seating solution that serves its intended purpose while centering its surroundings with outmost design aesthetics, comfort, convenience and ergonomics.
Designed by Erik Nyberg & Gustav Ström for Royal Botania, a Belgium Outdoor Giant that is known around the world as the manufacturer of luxury outdoor furniture and accessories, Wave Hammock is made of electro-polished stainless steel and mesh while its canopy and seat sling are made from batyline – a semi-transparent fabric that blocks 86 percent of the sun’s rays. With a staggering 12 ft x 9.5 ft x 8 ft silhouette, Wave challenges gravity by touching the ground via a single point hence bestowing on its structure a floating sensation that is even further highlighted by its ability to rotate 90˚ around its base so that its guests can take advantage of the sun’s position. Wave Hammock is available in white, cappuccino, black or turquoise.