Incollect Magazine - Issue 4

Issue 4 82 www.incollect.com he chair is a humble object — utilitarian and commonplace. Design historians tell us that chairs only came into widespread use in Europe in the 16th century, for up until that point people largely sat on benches or stools. The word chair itself is a derivation of a conjunction from the Latin words ‘to sit’ and ‘down.’ Chair design has evolved dramatically over the centuries — a desire for comfort, most importantly, led to the invention of upholstered chairs in the 17th century. Before then people used cushions on hard benches and chairs, if they were lucky enough to have a seat, as chairs were initially reserved for royalty, particularly as ceremonial furniture. Computer imaging technology coupled with new materials and production processes have enabled designers to conceive of increasingly radical concepts for chairs. Today, chairs have come to be considered more than merely functional, they are beautiful, sculptural works of art in and of themselves. There are no limits to contemporary chair design. Here, we take a look at 10 sculptural chairs that double as works of art. >>> The Humble Chair as a Work of Contemporary Sculpture by Benjamin Genocchio

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