This striking-looking Flip Flap Chair, by Ito Design Switzerland, was designed with origami as the inspiration.
The rigid panels and elastic hinges connecting them have been co-molded.
And yes, it can recline.
Here's some prototyping shots:
The chair is in production by office furniture manufacturer Itoki. Alas, it's Japanese-market only.
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