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The history of the Bibendum Chair

 

The Bibendum Chair is an iconic modernist furniture design, created by the renowned French architect and designer Eileen Gray in 1926. Featuring a distinctive, plump silhouette and luxurious upholstery, the Bibendum Chair exemplifies Gray's visionary approach to blending form, function and comfort.

 

Gray, who was a pioneering figure in the early 20th-century design landscape, conceived the Bibendum Chair as a radical departure from the rigid, angular forms that dominated the modernist aesthetic at the time. Drawing inspiration from the curvaceous, organic shapes of the human body, she crafted a chair that would envelop the sitter in a warm, cosseting embrace.

 

The Bibendum Chair's distinctive profile is achieved through the use of a tubular steel frame, which is then upholstered in a supple, high-quality leather. This innovative pairing of industrial and natural materials not only lends the design a striking visual presence but also ensures exceptional comfort and support for the user.

 

Beyond its luxurious aesthetic, the Bibendum Chair is also acclaimed for its impressive functionality. Gray's meticulous attention to ergonomics and construction ensures that the chair provides excellent lower back support and freedom of movement, making it a highly practical as well as aesthetically compelling piece.

Bibendum Chair

HK$8,200.00 Regular Price
HK$5,740.00Sale Price
  • This variant: Leather + Foam

    Dimension: 93cm (W) x 84cm (D) x 74cm (H)

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