“Younghyun Lee’s The Youth: Resin Shells Preserve Scars on Old Chairs” — what this page in the network covers. South Korean designer Younghyun Lee is reimagining furniture restoration with The Youth, a series that encases worn wooden chairs in translucent resin shells. Rather than hiding imperfections like darkened wood, uneven color, and exposed fasteners, the resin highlights them, turning each scar into a Rather than hiding imperfections like darkened wood, uneven color, and exposed fasteners, the resin highlights them, turning each scar into a focal point.
The chairs retain their original form and history while gaining a durable, contemporary layer that protects and celebrates their age. This approach challenges the notion that restoration means erasing the past, instead suggesting that visible wear can be a design asset. By preserving rather than replacing, Lee’s work offers a sustainable alternative to fast furniture and invites viewers to see beauty in the marks of time. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.