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George Nelson was a person of many talents -. A designer, architect, editor and writer - and he became one of the key players in the American modernist design. Nelson Architect training, but in 1947 he left the ship and became design director for the company Herman Miller furniture. He held the post until 1972 and during that time, the likes of Charles and Ray Eames, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi all worked under his supervision. Many classics were created during this exceptionally fertile period and both Herman Miller and his studio, Nelson was involved in the design of a large part of the most emblematic modernist furniture of the 20th century.
Introduced in 1955, the Coconut Lounge chair is one of the most popular designs of Nelson. Instead of creating a traditional form that follows the human body, he designed the chair along entirely new lines, as a type deliberately easygoing seats. Wonderfully simple, comfortable and surprisingly present still looking today, President Coconut is now an icon of American modernist design.
George Nelson was a person of many talents -. A designer, architect, editor and writer - and he became one of the key players in the American modernist design. Nelson Architect training, but in 1947 he left the ship and became design director for the company Herman Miller furniture. He held the post until 1972 and during that time, the likes of Charles and Ray Eames, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi all worked under his supervision. Many classics were created during this exceptionally fertile period and both Herman Miller and his studio, Nelson was involved in the design of a large part of the most emblematic modernist furniture of the 20th century.
Introduced in 1955, the Coconut Lounge chair is one of the most popular designs of Nelson. Instead of creating a traditional form that follows the human body, he designed the chair along entirely new lines, as a type deliberately easygoing seats. Wonderfully simple, comfortable and surprisingly present still looking today, President Coconut is now an icon of American modernist design.
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Born in 1908, Nelson studied architecture at Yale and graduated in 1928. He went to study in Europe, and presented the work of many European modernists, including Mies van der Rohe, Walter Gropius and Le Corbusier, the USA through his articles in the journal of architecture Pencil Points.
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Born in 1908, Nelson studied architecture at Yale and graduated in 1928. He went to study in Europe, and presented the work of many European modernists, including Mies van der Rohe, Walter Gropius and Le Corbusier, the USA through his articles in the journal of architecture Pencil Points.
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in the mid-1940s, George Nelson became known for several innovative concepts. In his book House of Tomorrow he introduced the ideas of the family room and storage wall, the first modular storage system - two innovations design that are alive and well today.
After reading House DJ DePree Tomorrow the president of the company Herman Miller furniture, chose Nelson to be his next design director, a role he took over 1947. Nelson had no experience in the design of furniture, but DePree was interested in his theories and perspectives on the best ways to make innovative and useful furniture.
in the mid-1940s, George Nelson became known for several innovative concepts. In his book House of Tomorrow he introduced the ideas of the family room and storage wall, the first modular storage system - two innovations design that are alive and well today.
After reading House DJ DePree Tomorrow the president of the company Herman Miller furniture, chose Nelson to be his next design director, a role he took over 1947. Nelson had no experience in the design of furniture, but DePree was interested in his theories and perspectives on the best ways to make innovative and useful furniture.
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President coconut
Nelson designed the coconut chair in 1955. the idea of sitting in a coconut tranche may initially seem attractive, but the President is deemed to be extremely comfortable. Nelson said he developed the show to give the seating comfort, with great freedom of movement. " With its shallow sides gentle curves, the chair is designed to let you sit in any position and move with ease.
Nelson designed the coconut chair in 1955. the idea of sitting in a coconut tranche may initially seem attractive, but the President is deemed to be extremely comfortable. Nelson said he developed the show to give the seating comfort, with great freedom of movement. " With its shallow sides gentle curves, the chair is designed to let you sit in any position and move with ease.
FORMA Design
Foodie inspiration
coconut chair was not only the design of Nelson seats inspired by the food: it came with the Marshmallow sofa the following year, after all . Nelson believed in the value of a wide range of influences on the design, while still keeping its impact on individuals and society at the forefront. Instead of specialized designers, he thought he should cultivate a broad base of knowledge and understanding. 'Total Design is nothing less than a process of everything about everything, he said.
coconut chair was not only the design of Nelson seats inspired by the food: it came with the Marshmallow sofa the following year, after all . Nelson believed in the value of a wide range of influences on the design, while still keeping its impact on individuals and society at the forefront. Instead of specialized designers, he thought he should cultivate a broad base of knowledge and understanding. 'Total Design is nothing less than a process of everything about everything, he said.
Rove Concepts
Built for comfort
George Nelson compared his chair to a coconut cut into eight sections, but he reversed colors. The outer shell is white, like the interior flesh of a coconut, while the piece of foam rubber cushion is darker. It comes upholstered in leather or fabric, and is available in a variety of colors. The third area, which form the record is slightly longer than the two side ends to create a cocooning effect comfortable.
George Nelson compared his chair to a coconut cut into eight sections, but he reversed colors. The outer shell is white, like the interior flesh of a coconut, while the piece of foam rubber cushion is darker. It comes upholstered in leather or fabric, and is available in a variety of colors. The third area, which form the record is slightly longer than the two side ends to create a cocooning effect comfortable.
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Structure Shell
like a real coconut, coconut chair has a strong and rigid shell. It is made of lightweight plastic, and upholstery carefully molds in it. This shell sits on a curved own steel base with three legs with hard nylon slides, creating a durable medium, but slim.
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like a real coconut, coconut chair has a strong and rigid shell. It is made of lightweight plastic, and upholstery carefully molds in it. This shell sits on a curved own steel base with three legs with hard nylon slides, creating a durable medium, but slim.
Read how to choose your perfect chair
a museum piece
because of its unique design and striking coconut chair is part of the permanent collection at museums of the whole world.
because of its unique design and striking coconut chair is part of the permanent collection at museums of the whole world.
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Thanks to its equal emphasis on comfort and beauty, coconut chair is also a favorite in homes and offices around the world. The chair is produced by Herman Miller today in the US and in Europe Vitra for the initial design, Nelson of materials and details
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Thanks to its equal emphasis on comfort and beauty, coconut chair is also a favorite in homes and offices around the world. The chair is produced by Herman Miller today in the US and in Europe Vitra for the initial design, Nelson of materials and details
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Do you like -. Or even possess - this iconic chair? Share your thoughts in the comments below.