The Chairmaking #1– The Art of Sitting Differently

Discover with Batiplus the art of sitting differently: from design icons to bold chairs and environmentally conscious creations.

A selection of more than 2,000 references online, along with a vast exhibition in the 3,500 m² Batiplus Design Center.

The Chair Eames (Vitra, 1948): Designed for a MoMA competition, this white sculpture with organic shapes is more artwork than seating.

Cesca Chair (Marcel Breuer, 1928): Its mix of traditional cane weaving and tubular steel made it a pioneer of modern design.

Ant Chair (Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen, 1952): Three legs are enough for a minimalist, daring silhouette that defies convention.

Wiggle Side Chair (Frank Gehry, Vitra, 1972): From simple corrugated cardboard, Frank Gehry created a sculptural, sensual, and surprisingly sturdy chair.

Sam Son (Konstantin Grcic, Magis, 2015): With its oversized, inflatable-toy-like backrest, it adds a playful and unconventional touch to contemporary design.

Louis Ghost (Philippe Starck, Kartell, 2002): A baroque throne in transparent polycarbonate – spectacular, lightweight, and indestructible.

Tulip Chair (Eero Saarinen, Knoll, 1956): With a single pedestal, Saarinen swept away the “slum of legs” and created a futuristic, airy icon.

The Swan (Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen, 1958): Designed for the SAS Hotel in Copenhagen, its flowing and sensual form remains a symbol of timeless elegance.

System 1-2-3 Lounge Chair (Verner Panton, Verpan, 1973): A slender silhouette on a disco-style base – radical and spectacular, like a stage piece.