1000 Chairs. Revised and updated edition

More than any other piece of furniture, the chair has always been the object of designers' wildest dreams. From the distinctive curve of the backrest to the twist of the leg, from the angle of the seat to the color of the entire piece, each element reflects the stylistic conscience of an era .

From Gerrit Rietveld and Alvar Aalto to Verner Panton and Eva Zeisel, from Art Nouveau to the International Style, from Pop Art to postmodernism, the The history of the chair is so complex that only a vast encyclopedic work can explain it. can do her full justice. Here they are all : the bentwood chairs by Thonet and the Sitzmaschine Hoffmann's (sitting machine), Marcel Breuer's Wassily chair, and Ron Arad's avant-garde armchairs. The first designers and precursors of the modern chair are presented next to the latest innovations in the field of seating .

In addition to showcasing each chair as pure form, this specialized compendium illustrates the history of each example and provides biographical information on the respective designers. An enlightening volume for design enthusiasts and an indispensable reference for collectors!