Description

This armchair derives its name from its comfort and luxurious appearance. Despite its clever design, this armchair is difficult to manufacture. Both the seat and the backrest are formed from a single sheet of metal. The chair rocks easily like a rocking chair. With all its seams and angles, the chair looks somewhat futuristic. The rigid lines of the chair contrast sharply with the person sitting in it, creating a particularly convincing image.

The armchair offered here is an exhibition piece that shows a few slight signs of use. We are therefore offering it at a discount. However, the armchair is in very good condition overall.

Would you like an armchair made especially for you? Please contact us by e-mail or telephone.

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The Dutch designer Piet Hein Eek (1967) graduated from the Design Academy in Eindhoven/Holland in 1990. While still a student, he received considerable attention for his “Scrap Wood” cabinets made from demolition wood, which celebrated the contrasting textures and colours of the wood scraps he used to assemble them.

Piet Hein Eek finds his inspiration in the beauty of the discarded materials he uses: In addition to waste wood, old metal plates, factory scrap, discarded beams and pipes and much more. Based on the found working material, he decides on the concept and the processing methods and finally expresses the natural qualities of the reused material. The result is unique pieces with a unique character and unmistakable appearance. Each piece is carefully handcrafted in Piet Hein Eek’s own workshop in Eindhoven with great effort. In addition to various workplaces and workshops, his huge premises also house a showroom, a shop, a restaurant and a hotel.

The name Piet Hein Eek stands for originality and exclusivity, because his creations clearly stand out from those of other designers and are often only available in small quantities. His product range is extremely broad and extends from chairs, tables, sideboards and beds to lamps and garden houses. His works can be purchased from selected dealers worldwide and have also been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.