Christian Grande DesignWorks: The Anniversary Of The ISEO Chair
The 10th anniversary of the iconic ISEO chair, a symbol of timeless design and enduring functionality that continues to captivate.
Designed 10 years ago by Christian Grande for Foresti & Suardi, the ISEO chair represents the perfect balance between esthetic detail and functionality. Italian design is world-famous, prized for its timeless standards of craftsmanship.
Grande, principal of Christian Grande DesignWorks, based in Parma, is regarded as one of Italy’s most innovative designers, known for leaving his artistic Italian touch on his entire portfolio, which includes yacht design, automotive and interior design and architecture since 1992.
But this is not your typical folding armchair — the ISEO chair project is in a league of its own, still celebrated and admired for its timeless beauty, well- conceived design and versatility. It is ideal for both indoor and outdoor uses and is perfect for enhancing the spaces of boats and villas.
Made of curved teakwood and steel, the ISEO chair has a comfortable seat and can be easily stowed away when not in use. Its combination teak-and-steel structure is the result of a production process that combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technologies, creating a material transition that is both elegant and refined.
“The ISEO chair project was inspired by the concept of simplicity in appearance, embodying a single, continuous line that seamlessly follows the chair’s entire profile from top to bottom, free from any extraneous elements,” says Grande.
The curved teak wood structure with a trapezoidal section forms two semi-shells, which are joined by a steel X, creating the chair’s folding frame. The level of consideration extends beyond just the structural integrity of the chair but also to the fabrics and finishes. The chair’s fabrics wrap around 3-D synthetic mesh padding, with an internal cavity that ensures ventilation and rapid drying.
After 10 years, the ISEO chair is still the most sought-after item in the ISEO series.
Christian Grande DesignWorks has shown how award-winning designs can be timeless — and become icons of style and functionality in the process.
