Architect Osvaldo Borsani designed the S88 folding chair for the studio Tecno in the 1950s.
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“31” Armchair
Laminating curved plywood and fitting it between two cantilever frames made the production of the “31″ armchair easy, and it gained popularity for its lightweight and comfortable design. The chair’s appeal is enhanced by its natural lines.
Achter Stool
The Achter Stool seamlessly transitions from an office chair to an evening coffee table. Its unique three-dimensional movement encourages dynamic sitting, promoting wakefulness through feather-like motions, loosening back muscles and enhancing hip flexibility with hip circles.
Paimio Armchair
Using a single piece of plywood for the chair back and seat, the Paimio armchair was originally designed for the Paimio Tuberculosis Sanitorium.
Model Empty Chair
In 1993, Ron Arad unveiled his iconic creation, the “Empty Chair,” as part of his collaboration with Driade.
Ply-Chair
Jasper Morrison’s Plywood Chair embodies simplicity and functionality. Made with an electric jigsaw and basic tools, the chair’s minimalist design belies its complexity.
DCM Chair
The DCM chair (Dining Chair Metal), born in 1946 as a quirky experiment in Charles and Ray Eames’ California apartment, quickly won the hearts of artists and designers worldwide. The chair’s comfy shape and bouncy rubber mounts make it a cozy and stylish choice at any dining table today.
Sutro Coat Rack
The Sutro reimagines what a coat rack can look like. Taking on the form of a power line tower, especially when it is colored in a distinctive red and white paint, the Sutro uses finely crafted pieces of plywood to form a tripod. The legs jut out and in again to form a sturdy rack that brings an industrial look to the space it’s used in.
Short Chair
Marcel Breuer’s initial venture into progressive furniture for Isokon featured a laminated birch frame with zebrano veneer and a molded plywood seat and back.
Birch Plywood Stool
This plywood stool was designed to be very lightweight and portable. The birch has been cut thin but the chair retains strength through its frame made of four legs connected together at the top and bottom. This allows for the user to rest their feet.
Iso-Lounge Chair
This molded plywood cantilever chair known as the Iso-Lounge Chaire was released by Isokon in 2021. Designed by Jasper Morrison, he drew inspiration from the Isokon studio logo.