European Decorative Arts and Sculpture "Knotted" Chair Made in Arosio, Italy, EuropeDesigned 1996 Designed by Marcel Wanders, Dutch, born 1963. Made by Cappellini S.p.A., Arosio, Italy, 1946 - present. Made for Droog Design, Amsterdam, 1993 - present. Carbon and aramid fibers soaked in epoxy resin Currently not on view 2001-95-1 Gift (by exchange) of Mrs. Adolph G. Rosengarten, 2001 |
LabelThis chair combines macramé (a centuries-old craft) and modern technology. The soft cord-made of a synthetic fiber called aramid and a carbon core-is knotted, then impregnated with an epoxy resin and hung in a frame to harden. The resulting form is featherlight but strong enough to support a person's weight. |
