Or maybe your mind takes you in a different direction. Gee, that's looks like an orange slice, you might think. Or perhaps your thoughts turn marine: My gosh, it looks like a clam shell!
Regardless of what you think, these chairs are certainly design heavyweights. Witness the wonderful proportions with gently curved frames and wicker seats and backs. They exude a European sophistication -you can easily picture yourself sipping a limoncello poolside at some quaint village in the Cinque Terre while sitting in this chair!
While these chairs definitely have impressive modernist DNA, the truth is they are very much this century. As in 2006. As in Pier 1 Imports. Huh?
These terrific chairs are called Orbit chairs, and they had a brief stint at Pier 1 several years ago. Modernists rightly praised them for their design and comfort, but Pier 1 quickly - and sadly - discontinued the line.
Today, nearly five years later, the Orbit chair has enjoyed a resurgence among design-concious folks who adore the curvaceous lines and fun orangy or clammy profile. One problem: there are not that many around.
The chair frame is made from thick steel (very solid), with wicker seats and backs. This pair was used outside, and the wicker is faded and showing slight wear along the edges. You could repair the wicker, or do what some savvy folks are choosing to do with these chairs: upholster the frame in a fabric of your choice. If you choose the latter, Gotcha Modern! will be happy to recommend a fabulous (and very affordable) upholstery firm that specializes in mid-century furniture.
Who knows - maybe by 2030 the Orbit chair will rank right up there with seating designed by Eames, Jacobsen, and Juhl. Time to get ahead of the curve!
SOLD. Thanks, Jared @ Chicago!
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