Description

This armchair or small sofa from the Crisis collection consists of a frame made of plywood, a large seat cushion and a back section. In addition, various cushions belong to this armchair. The many different fabric covers from renowned manufacturers (Pierre Frey, Boussac, Kvadrat, etc.) follow a harmonious colour pattern and bring the armchair to life. The Crisis cushion collection is available in different wood finishes and a variety of fabric covers that you can put together yourself.

The Crisis collection is named after the first financial crisis from the beginning of 2000. Piet Hein Eek’s company was less affected by the crisis than feared and even allowed him to buy a CNC machine. He used this to produce computer-milled furniture made of plywood, which was much cheaper than products that required a lot of labor. Over time, many different Crisis products were added and the machine is still in use today.

The product shown here is only one possible version. To purchase a Crisis cushion chair, 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.