‘Monobloc – A Chair for the World’ at Vitra Design Museum, Weil am Rhein, Germany
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Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein, Germany presents “Monobloc – A Chair for the World” through July 9, 2017.The white plastic chair is the most widely used piece of furniture in the world. As the quintessential example of a mass consumer product, th‘Monobloc – A Chair for the World’ at Vitra Design Museum, Weil am Rhein, Germany
Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein, Germany presents “Monobloc – A Chair for the World” through July 9, 2017.The white plastic chair is the most widely used piece of furniture in the world. As the quintessential example of a mass consumer product, the Monobloc chair can be found wherever there is a need for cheap seating – be it in European gardens, African cafés or Asian restaurants. The exhibition »Monobloc – A Chair for the World«, tells the story of this ubiquitous and little researched everyday item. Based on 20 objects, the show examines the history and the cultural connotations of a chair that has put its mark upon the world. »Monobloc« is the third temporary exhibition in the Schaudepot, built in 2016 and designed by Basel-based architects Herzog & de Meuron. The exhibition is supplemented by extensive background information and images of the Monobloc in many different contexts – from garden parties to political crisis zones. The show gives insight into the technical development of the Monobloc and its specific cultural connotations.The exhibition is on view at Vitra Design Museum, Charles-Eames-Str. 2, D-79576 Weil am Rhein. For details, visit: http://www.design-museum.de Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek at the exhibition. Read more