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The Shell takes its well-deserved place among the legendary works of art by Niko Kralj. The basic idea was to use two equally formed plywood panels for the seat and backrest. The chair got its final shape in 1956 and soon became the chair of choice for socialist-era offices and public waiting rooms.
The Shell Chair is extremely elegant while maintaining full ergonomics. It features a seamless combination of materials; a slender metal base supports the refined plywood seat. Today, its legacy continues to be celebrated in contemporary homes, offices and public spaces throughout the world.
– Powder-coated steel frame / black
– 1 available in oak. This products have been floor models. Good condition.
– 4 available in walnut. Boxed stock
– This pricing is for stocked item/s only, not indent orders.
– 20th Century Design Icon
– Patent Protected Design
– Made in Slovenia
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The Maker /
Rex Kralj
Rex Kralj was founded to celebrate and protect the legacy of Slovenian industrial designer Niko Krajl (1920 - 2013). The company produces many of Niko Kralj's most important designs from the mid 20th century as well as collaborating with contemporary designers who take inspiration from Kralj's design legacy.
The Designer /
Niko Kralj
Niko Kralj is a highly celebrated central figure of Slovenian post-war design. Kralj's modern designs have come to represent a key part of the Slovenian cultural identity. His work from the mid 20th century sits comfortably alongside the most important industrial designers in the world.
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Modernism loves plywood
This week, we’re honouring the visionary designers who pioneered the use of moulded plywood that would come to revolutionise furniture and product design. Although plywood has been around for millennia, it was designers such as Alvar Aalto and the Eames duo who developed new technologies, realising the humble materials sculptural potential. With its strength, lightness and versatility, moulded plywood became the material of choice for designers, helping shape the modern world.
