Designed by George Nelson for Vitra, the Coconut is a second-hand armchair that perfectly embodies the design spirit of the 1950s. It is characterized by a playful silhouette and pure, graphic forms. George Nelson often compared this piece to a coconut split into eight sections. He deliberately reversed the usual colors of the Coconut, with the outer shell made of white synthetic material and the single-piece foam padding covered in black leather. The leather is slightly creased on one corner of the seat, though this does not affect the chair’s aesthetics or comfort in any way. Vitra produces the second-hand Coconut lounge chair, welcoming and comfortable, inspired by nature, allowing you to sit in any position you like—whether in the living room, bedroom, or office.
Color
Ocrer 62
Colour
brown
Material
leather
Dimensions
W 104cm x D 83cm x H 83,5cm, seat H 26,5cm
Matériaux
leather seat, polyurethane foam, synthetic shell, fiberglass, steel base
Born in Connecticut in 1908, George Nelson studied architecture at Yale University before obtaining a scholarship to study at the American Academy in Rome. From 1935 to 1944, he was a member of the editorial board of the Architectural Forum. He was then spotted by the head of the Herman Miller furniture company, where he was subsequently appointed Director of Design until 1972. George Nelson set up his own agency in 1947 and designed numerous products that are considered icons of modernism. At the same time, he began working with Vitra in 1957. His iconic creations, which include a wide range of furniture, lighting and clocks, include the Coconut Chair, the Marshmallow Sofa and the Bubble hanging lamps. Particular attention is paid to the choice of materials and lightness. On his death in 1986 in New York, the archives of George Nelson, considered to be the founder of American modernism, were donated to the Vitra Design Museum.
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VITRA
Founded in 1950 by Willi and Erika Fehlbaum, Vitra is an iconic brand of Swiss designer furniture, renowned for its iconic chairs, exceptional armchairs, and contemporary tables. Located near Basel, Switzerland, the company has established itself as a key player in international design through collaborations with renowned designers such as Charles & Ray Eames, Verner Panton, Antonio Citterio, Alexander Girard, and the Bouroullec brothers.