Stephen Burks frequently explores the role of handwork in his innovative and award- winning designs. He has collaborated with artisans and craftspeople around the globe. He believes in a pluralistic vision of design that is inclusive of all cultural per- spectives. His ongoing Stephen Burks Man Made project bridges the gap between authentic developing world production, industrial manufacturing, and contemporary design. Stephen's work has been exhibited internationally, including museum shows in New York, Atlanta and Chicago.
With AHNDA, Stephen Burks has a created another DEDON first — an outdoor lounger with all of the iconic style, ergonomic comfort and luxurious attention to detail that one expects of the finest indoor pieces. Available in wingback and lounge chair versions, AHNDA strikes you immediately with its looks, the designer having immersed himself in the rich weaving culture of the Philippines to develop the chair’s signature open weave. Created with weatherproof DEDON fiber, this ‘transparent upholstery’ conveys a feeling of breezy lightness, while ANDHA’s articulated structure, clearly visible underneath, signals a fresh approach to classic lounger design.
As you inspect it more closely, AHNDA reveals a level of detail typically associated with a collector’s piece. Knurling on the reinforced aluminum legs, for example, echoes AHNDA’s signature woven pattern, as does a zig-zag stitch on the headrest. A stunning example of the craftsmanship of DEDON’s master weavers, the woven pattern itself consists of three shades of red fiber, giving AHNDA a subtle yet alluring vibrancy.