Anatomy of a Masterpiece Chair Design Part2
Product Description
Sequel to the acclaimed "A New Book on the Dismantling of Masterpiece Chairs" (published in 2020), this book delves deeper into the intricate processes involved in the disassembly, assembly, and seat reupholstering of iconic chairs. These "masterpiece chairs" include renowned designs such as the Red and Blue Chair and Thonet No. 14, as well as creations by famous designers like Finn Juhl and Eames. The book is richly illustrated with photographs that guide readers through various stages of chair restoration, including disassembly, reassembly, and fabric (leather) upholstery removal, depending on the specific chair.
In addition to the practical aspects, the book explores the unique characteristics, structures, and design philosophies behind each chair. It provides insights into the techniques used, such as joining methods, strength enhancement, design optimization, and the utilization of hidden parts. The book also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of different approaches, the materials used (types of wood, metal, upholstery contents like cotton, cloth, horsehair, urethane, etc.), and the designers' philosophies that brought these chairs to life.
Product Specification
The book covers 19 iconic chairs, including:
- The Red and Blue Chair (Gerrit Thomas Rietveld)
- Vasily Chair (Marcel Breuer)
- Thonet No. 14
- Chief Tin Chair (Finn Juhl)
- BO59 Chair (Finn Juhl)
- Diplomat Chair (Finn Juhl)
- PP124 Chair (Hans J. Wegner)
- Minibear Chair (Hans J. Wegner)
- PK31 (Poul Kjærholm)
- 402 Armchair
- Ingvar Ekström: Llamino Chair
- Gothenburg Chair (Erik Gunnar Asplund)
- Cab Chair (Mario Bellini)
- Eames Lounge Chair (Eames)
- Aluminium Group Chair (Eames)
- Model 72 (Eero Saarinen)
- Yamaha Bunka Chair (Nippon Rakuki Manufacturing Co.)
- Kotobuki Side Chair (Sori Yanagi)
- Curved Bamboo Chair
