About this artwork
The 360° Chair rethinks the standard office chair. Neither a stool nor a chair, it was inspired by the different seating positions that Grcic’s studio assistants assumed during a day. The quirky design consists of a crossbar on which one can sit, perch, or lean, with a low backrest for support. It is meant for activities that require one to move and take up a variety of positions during the workday, rather than for long stints in front of the computer. Grcic envisioned the 360° Chair being used in the studios of designers and architects, as well as in salons or
barbershops. Its five-star metal base with casters indicates its function, and a footrest at the base is marked like a compass, illustrating the chair’s ability to spin 360 degrees, as its name suggests. The 360° family of furniture also includes a high stool, a table, and a mobile storage unit.
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Status
- Currently Off View
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Department
- Architecture and Design
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Artist
- Konstantin Grcic (Designer)
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Title
- 360º Chair
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Place
- Germany (Artist's nationality:)
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Date
- 2009
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Medium
- Aluminum, PU foam, powder-coated steel
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Dimensions
- 6978 × 63 × 63 cm (228 ft., 11 1/4 in. × 24 13/16 in. × 24 13/16 in.)
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Credit Line
- Gift of Magis
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Reference Number
- 2010.303
Extended information about this artwork
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