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The PANE Chair is named after the common bread which has a similar baking process.

A semi-cylindrical block of fibers is rolled, inserted into a paper tube and baked in a kiln at 104 degrees Celsius where the fibers memorize the shape of the chair. The small fibers organize themselves into a whole and gain strength by spreading the stress they are exposed to. The fiber itself forms the structural body for the chair and offers an unique seating experience.

The Pane Chair is by Tokujin Yoshioka who demonstrates very well how systematical use of small and light fibers can create the strength we know from solid materials. We also know Tokujin for his earlier piece of lightness 'HONEY-POP', a foldable chair made out of honeycomb structured paper.