Designed by Frank Gehry, 1990
Inspired by the surprising strength of the apple crates he played on as a child, Frank Gehry created his thoroughly original collection of bentwood furniture. The ribbon-like designs transcend the conventions of style by exploring, as the great modernists did, the essential challenge of deriving form from function.
Construction and Details
- Constructed of hard white maple veneer strips, laminated 6 to 9 thick with high-bonding urea glue
- Thermo-set assembly glue provides structural rigidity without the need for metal connectors
- Chair back flexes for added comfort
- To maximize tension compression, limited assembly glue is used in woven seat: weaves flex in unison for spring-like comfort
- Clear plastic glides with matte frost finish included
- The underside of each piece is embossed with the Knoll logo and Frank Gehry’s signature
Dimensions
- Width: 28 ½"
- Depth: 24"
- Height: 33"
- Seat Height: 18"
- Arm Height: 28 ¾"
