A new kind of manufacturing procedure combines an environmentally friendly concept with computer-controlled production processes. CAD-supported metal cutting machines laser fittings into the welded stainless steel, to which the rattan overlay is fixed. In this way, it is possible to do without the traditional wrapping of the intersections and thus bestow a certain sensual simplicity upon the SI-1. The purist lines suit both materials equally well, accommodating life-cycle management considerations.