Rib chair
- Object:
Chair
- Place of origin:
London, England (made)
- Date:
1986 (made)
- Artist/Maker:
Chamberlain, born 1958 (designer)
Peter Christian, born 1958 (designer)
Flux (manufacturer) - Materials and Techniques:
Epoxy-coated steel frame and plywood seat, with foam padding and vinyl upholstery
- Credit Line:
Given by the manufacturer
- Museum number:
W.5-1988
- Gallery location:
In Storage
This chair was designed by Paul Chamberlain and Peter Christian, both born in Britain in 1958. The chair was designed and manufactured as an inexpensive dining chair for use in both domestic and commercial settings. The 'Rib' was part of a larger range, including office seating and bar stools.
Influences from the better-known design group Memphis can be seen in this piece with its echoes of simple, yet bold geometric shapes of Italian designs from the early 1980s. The design of the back has provided the inspiration for the name of the chair, suggesting the form of spine and ribs to give the chair an actual ‘back’.
