Arnd Friedrichs Editor
Kerstin Finger Editor
Contributions by Alice Rawsthorn et al.
Gestalten, Berlin, 2010, English
Nonfiction, Product/Industrial Design
6.4 x 9.1 inches, paperback, English
ISBN: 9783899553178
Suggested Retail Price: $31.50

Monobloc is the established term for the ubiquitous stackable plastic chair that can be found on patios and in yards, snack bars, and campgrounds around the globe. Although despised by design aficionados, it is arguably the most successful piece of furniture in the world. The Infamous Chair: 220°C Virus Monobloc is an entertaining documentation of the love-hate relationship designers have with this chair. In addition to homage paid by renowned designers including Philippe Starck, Jerszy Seymour, Maarten Baas, and Konstantin Grcic, the book presents a range of work, photography, and art that is a tongue-in-cheek take on the phenomenon of this chair.

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