2D Dining Chair: Sledge Base

Description

A steady sledge base in either matte black or chrome finish grounds this version of Gubi's dining chair 2D, in a collaboration with Copenhagen-based Komplot Design. Groundbreaking advances in woodworking technology allow the selection of molded veneer with a thickness half of that normally used. Boris Berlin and Poul Christiansen's seating retains the sturdy character of the time-honored molded seat concept, not to mention the ergomatically inclined curves for hours of sitting comfort.

Specifications

Size

31.5" h x 20.75" w x 21.75" d (80x53x55cm)
Seat height: 17.75" (45cm)

Material

Molded wood veneer, steel

Details

Plastic glides included, felt glides available upon request

Brand

Gubi

Now led creatively by the couple’s son Jacob Gubi Olsen, Danish brand Gubi was originally founded in 1967 as a vehicle for the modernist furniture designs and textile catalog of husband-and-wife Gubi and Lisbeth Larson. Under Jacob’s watch, the company added a global focus to its roots in Copenhagen with a cosmopolitan array of furniture, lighting and interior objects. Alongside standouts from the 20th century, he has introduced a new generation of designers from companies such as GamFratesi, Space Copenhagen and OeO Studio.

“I started out with two very strong designs, Bestlite—a Bauhaus collection designed in 1930—and Gubi Chair, designed in 2003” Jacob says (both available at A+R). “I felt they had something in common,” he continues. “Iconic appearance, functional design, high quality, aesthetic design language and adaptable for many different kinds of interiors. I took these values as a guideline for any new designs added to the collection ever since.”