Design: Updating Design Classics
I have seen this chair pop up on many a Pinterest board channelling ‘African Style’, and whilst I cannot say whether the upholstery of the chair was inspired by Africa, the use of cowhide is obviously what has made it a favourite selection for many gathering ‘African’ style inspiration.
[Image credits: Wegner Shell Chair –
top, Advanced Interior Designs; bottom, Matt Blatt]
Low-seating, defined by a form-pressed plywood shell, and padded upholstered seat and backrest, the chair is a modern classic; known as the Hans J Wegner Shell Chair, designed in 1963 and named after the designer. At the time, only a few limited runs were created before production ceased, later to be revived with a relaunch in 1997. The iconic design had since grown in popularity, resulting in many authentic replicas, making it available in a range of shell finishes, and upholstery colours and patterns to suit. This particular reproduction, available on the Advanced Interior Designs website, is made in America and features American Walnut veneer on plywood, with the upholstery available in black/white or brown/white cowhide. Australian online furniture store Matt Blatt offers the chair in a black coloured veneer with a bolder black/white cowhide upholstery finish.
…a very chic little chair, for contemporary African interiors
Additional details:
Chair on Advanced Interior Designs currently priced at: USD$845
For further information about Advanced Interior Designs visit: http://stores.advancedinteriordesigns.com
Australian online store Matt Blatt has this distinctive replica: www.mattblatt.com.au
