1000 Chairs

Beskrivelse

Discover the fascinating evolution of the chair, a piece of furniture that has inspired designers to push creative boundaries like no other. This book captures the essence of chair design across different eras and styles.

An encyclopedic journey through the history and artistry of chairs.

Chairs have long been a playground for designers’ wildest imaginations. Every detail-from the curve of a backrest to the twist of a leg, the angle of a seat, or the color of the entire piece-expresses the unique style of its time.

This comprehensive volume covers a wide spectrum, featuring iconic creators like Gerrit Rietveld, Alvar Aalto, Verner Panton, and Eva Zeisel. It spans movements from Art Nouveau and International Style to Pop Art and Postmodernism, showcasing the rich and intricate history of chair design.

Within these pages, you’ll find everything from Thonet’s bentwood classics and Hoffmann’s innovative seating machines to Marcel Breuer’s legendary Wassily chair and Ron Arad’s cutting-edge armchairs. Early pioneers of modern chairs stand alongside the latest breakthroughs in seating design.

This dedicated collection presents each chair as a pure form of design, accompanied by biographical and historical insights about both the pieces and their creators. It’s a must-have for design enthusiasts and an indispensable resource for collectors alike.