Cheer Manlekha's Sati, a handcrafted chair made from a fallen street tree in Brent, London, reflects on impermanence and existentialism. Designed as part of the MA Industrial Design program at Central Saint Martins, this piece encourages presence and grounding through its unique structure. Influenced by Zen meditation, it invites users to engage physically and contemplate the cycle of life. The chair embodies a narrative of memory and renewal, showcasing how something once dead can serve a new purpose, prompting deep reflection on our existence and connection to nature.
The project, beyond a chair, is also a profoundly personal exploration on existentialism, fears of death, and the process of letting go of things which lie beyond our control.
Structurally, Sati is a non-traditional rocking chair characterized by its flat back and a curved front base that encourages physical awareness and grounding.
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