Chair Database
Chicago chair
Designed by:
Mangiarotti A
Co-Designed by:
–
Designer:
Angelo Mangiarotti
Co-Designer:
–
Country of Origin (Designer):
Italy
Date of Design:
1983
Date of Manufacture:
1983
Decade:
1980s
Region:
Europe
Significance:
Cantilevered chair
Manufacturer:
Skipper
Country of Origin (Manufacturer):
Italy
Material:
Polyester
Process:
Pressure moulded
Monobloc:
Yes
Cantilever:
Yes
Renewable Carbon:
No
ERPR Score:
NA
ERPR Rating:
NA
Weight:
Note:
The Chicago could be a sculpture or a chair. The cantilevered seat appears to defy gravity even when vacant and the high gloss surface invites touch. When seated a semicircular rib helps provide the support needed to allow the chair to resist flexion.
Lacquered, reinforced fibreglass moulded in a single piece by Skipper.
Image Credit:
Vntg