The “50’s Cord Chair” is back!

Monday, July 20, 2009

As cited in the July New York Times article, the Canadian chair designed in 1953 by Jacques Guillon is making its comeback after four decades away from the design world.

The Cord Chair has a seat as well as a backrest made of tightly strung nylon cord. In the home décor scene its always been considered the “minimalists gem”. The beauty of the chair is not only in the design but also in the perfect balance of its fragility and strength.

Manufacturer Stephan Weishaupt of the retailer Avenue Road fell in love with this after spotting it in museums and went to the original designer Jacques Guillon to ask if reproduction was a possibility. After the now 84-year-old agreed, they worked together to bring it back to life.

If you’re looking for something rare and beautiful to get a couple wows around your table, the Cord Chair will be available in August for $795. Keep your eyes open.