GraFabLab Gallery
Experimental Works

Objects in development.

A growing catalogue of prototypes, tests and new forms. Every finished design begins here — as an idea to be printed, questioned and refined.

Prototype 01 from Chess 43 used as a pen holder in a studio setting Prototype 01 from Chess 43 shown from the front Prototype 01 from Chess 43 shown from a second angle 1 / 3
Prototype 01 · Chess_43

The Sculpted Throne
Pen Holder

A first functional adaptation of the collection.

Derived from The Sculpted Throne, this prototype translates its architectural language into a practical desk object. The current study explores function, stability and character through a real printed form.

PrototypeChess_43Print Test
Explore Chess_43
Prototype 02, an unreleased chess study used as a pen holder Prototype 02 shown from a second view with pens 1 / 2
Prototype 02 · Unreleased Study

Between 76 & 77
Pen Holder

A form developed between two chess collections.

This figure emerged during the development between Chess_76 and Chess_77, but was set aside before it entered either collection. It is now revisited as a functional pen-holder prototype.

Unreleased FormChess_76–77Print Test
Black and white ornamental skull prototypes in several sizes Three-quarter view of the black ornamental skull Front view of the black ornamental skull Side view showing the floral relief pattern White ornamental skull prototype used as a pen holder 1 / 5
Prototype 03 · Independent Study

Ornamental Skull
Study

Floral relief, sculptural form and practical function.

This printed study explores how fine ornamental relief behaves across different scales and finishes. A compact variation also turns the sculptural object into a functional pen holder.

Relief StudyMulti-Scale PrintFunctional Variant
A selection of physical GraFabLab chess prints showing how experiments evolve into complete collections
Print Archive · Evolution

Every design began as an experiment.

What starts as an uncertain form can become a complete collection.

Each GraFabLab design begins with testing — proportions, structure, printability and character. Some studies remain independent objects; others evolve through repeated prints and refinements into complete collections. This physical archive shows where those experiments can lead.

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