Inspired by the surprising strength of the apple crates he had played on as a child, Frank Gehry created this thoroughly original collection of bentwood chair and table designs. Gehry’s architecture draws its strength from the sculptural approach with which he has expanded the vocabulary of buildings. Bringing this same approach to furniture, Gehry constructed the entire collection with interwoven strips of maple. The ribbon-like designs transcend the conventions of style by focusing, as the great modernists did, on the essential challenge of deriving form from function.
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CONSTRUCTION and DETAILS
Seat cushon available in a range of KnollTextiles and Spinneybeck® leathers for both the chair and ottoman
ѕ” thick high resiliency foam used for cushions. Cushions snap-lock to the underside of the chair
Frame 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
To maximize tension compression, limited assembly glue is used in woven seat: weaves flex in unison for spring-like comfort
Chair back flexes for added comfort
Clear plastic glides with matte frost finish included
Ottoman has one pair of legs that can be locked in upright position to create a slanted leg and foot rest, or can be folded underneath for low foot rest or floor cushion
The underside of each piece is embossed with the Knoll logo and Frank Gehry’s signature
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN and ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified®
Last Updated almost 6 years
