Bibendum chair
E798056
The Bibendum chair is an iconic early 20th-century modernist armchair by designer Eileen Gray, distinguished by its tubular steel frame and plush, stacked cylindrical cushions that evoke the Michelin Man.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Bibendum chair canonical | 2 |
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
armchair
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iconic design object ⓘ modernist furniture ⓘ |
| associatedWithDesigner | Eileen Gray NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| colorVariant |
black
ⓘ
brown ⓘ white ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | France ⓘ |
| designer | Eileen Gray NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| designMovement |
European Modernism
NERFINISHED
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International Style NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| exhibitedAt | design museums ⓘ |
| hasAlternativeClassification | lounge armchair ⓘ |
| hasArmType | integrated upholstered arms ⓘ |
| hasBackrestForm | stacked cylindrical cushions ⓘ |
| hasBackType | wraparound backrest ⓘ |
| hasBaseType | tubular steel base ⓘ |
| hasComfortLevel | plush GENERATED ⓘ |
| hasConstructionFeature |
chromed tubular steel structure
ⓘ
multi-layer foam padding ⓘ |
| hasCulturalStatus |
collectible furniture piece
ⓘ
design icon ⓘ |
| hasDesignFeature |
circular plan form
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continuous cylindrical rolls ⓘ contrast between hard steel and soft upholstery ⓘ low, wide proportions ⓘ |
| hasFrameMaterial | tubular steel ⓘ |
| hasFunction |
lounge chair
ⓘ
seating ⓘ |
| hasNameOrigin | Michelin mascot Bibendum NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasSeatForm | stacked cylindrical cushions ⓘ |
| hasSeatType | deep cushioned seat ⓘ |
| hasUpholstery | leather ⓘ |
| includedIn | 20th-century design collections ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
automotive culture
ⓘ
industrial materials ⓘ |
| inspiredBy | Michelin Man NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| marketSegment |
collector market
ⓘ
high-end furniture ⓘ |
| notableFor |
anthropomorphic form referencing Michelin Man
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sculptural cylindrical upholstery ⓘ use of tubular steel in residential furniture ⓘ |
| period | early 20th century ⓘ |
| style |
Art Deco
NERFINISHED
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Modernism ⓘ |
| usedIn |
luxury interiors
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modernist domestic interiors ⓘ |
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