Chair Database
Lily Chair
Designed by:
Laverne Er
Co-Designed by:
Laverne Es
Designer:
Erwine Laverne
Co-Designer:
Estelle Laverne
Date of Design:
1957
Date of Manufacture:
1959
Decade:
1950s
Region:
Americas
Significance:
Part of the invisible group moulded Perspex
Manufacturer:
Laverne International
Material:
Acylic glass
Process:
Pressure moulded
Monobloc:
No
Cantilever:
No
Renewable Carbon:
No
Weight:
Note:
Country of origin: USA. Image: 1st Dibs. Completely transparent and featuring a high back and teardrop shape, the Lily chair became an immediate success upon its release, with editorial departments and advertisers rushing to feature the acrylic design. The Lily was designed as part of their Invisible series which also featured other models named after flowers; the Buttercup, Daffodil and Jonquil.