Modern Chairs Have Form, Function
Beaubourg Chair, Michel Cadestin and Georges Laurent, Teda, France, 1977, chrome-plated steel, leather and plastic, 34 1/2 in. h. by 18 3/4 in. w. by 22 in. d., $1,040.
Midcentury modern style is known for its usefulness and simplicity. Chairs went through a design explosion in the 20th century when they started to be made from different materials in ergonomic-friendly shapes. A recent Wright auction in Chicago included modern-style chairs of all shapes, materials and designs. Each was selected for its contribution to modern […]