The Basculant Chair (1928) was inspired by a
mid nineteenth century folding chair used by the British army officers
on campaign in India.
Known simply as the
'Colonial Chair', the elegant simplicity of this predecessor has been
carefully preserved. Indeed the lines of the 'Colonial's' tilted seat
and canted back, are strikingly similar to those of the Basculant
Chair.
Le Corbusier had the foresight to see the true beauty in this
humble design, elevating it from rugged utilitarian basic, to
functional art. In this modern derivation, a chromed steel frame
replaces the oak of the original, and leather seat and back replace
light canvas.
A variation uses cow hide, (called pony) instead of the
leather; serving perhaps as an enigmatic reminder of the outdoorsy
colonial lineage of this eminently refined heir.
Chair upholstered in pony skin. With chromed frame, with lacquered frame on request.
Dimensions: 60 x 64 x 65 cm ( W x D x H )
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