Knoll Klismos Lounge Chair

Italian architect Antonio Citterio brings streamlined simplicity to an ancient Greek form with his Klismos by Knoll seating collection. Crafted from natural materials, the Klismos Chair is made of durable oak and sturdy cotton cord. Precisely woven across the subtly curved frame, the cord creates a comfortable seat, which can be topped with the optional cushion. "I particularly enjoy telling the story of this product," says the designer. "It contains the memory of an icon of classical Greek culture."

MEASUREMENTS:

• Width: 24 inch


• Depth: 27 inch


• Height: 28 inch

MATERIALS:

• Oak wood frame


• Woven cotton cord

HELPFUL NOTES:

• Removable seat cushion

Antonio Citterio

Italy, 1950

Born in 1950 in Meda, Italy, Antonio Citterio opened his architecture office at the age of just 22. One of the most internationally sought-after designers, Citterio has worked for such renowned companies as Vitra, Flos, Kartell, and Iittala. The reason for the success of his design projects is that he likes to “tease” out an object’s dormant potential. He is on a constant search for true and authentic work and that he detests bad design. In 1987 and in 1994, Antonio Citterio received the Compasso d’Oro award.

Since 2006 he has been teaching architectural design at the Academy of Architecture in Mendrisio, Switzerland. In 2008, the Royal Society honored him for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce of London, which gave him the title of “Royal Designer for Industry.”

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