Chair of the Month: The Cord Chair by Jacques Guillon
This month we pay homage to Canadian designer Jacques Guillon‘s Cord Chair. Jacques is apparently regarded as the father of industrial design in Canada.
The Cord Chair was originally designed in 1953 and was constructed out of solid maple frames and eight strand braided cord. The chair can hold an amazing 3,800lbs which belies its simple and delicate appearance, it’s all in the tension. As Canada was still recovering financially from an economical downfall, Jacques Guillon used post war salvaged materials such as parachute cording and airplane wings.
Don’t you just love the combination of transparency and minimalism?
The Cord Chair had been out of production for over 40 years until Avenue Road from Toronto put it back into production. The new chair is available in Walnut Veneer or Black Lacquer.
What do you think of it?
Gwyn
Beauties. What sort of pricing?
Hi Arthur, I have just contacted Avenue Road to find out, stay tuned…
Gwyn
Hi Arthur, this is what Avenue Road sent me…
JACQUES GUILLON CORD CHAIR
-56cmW x 58cmD x 86cmH x 46cmH Seat
WEBLINK: http://avenue-road.com/#/catalogue/product/957
$995 (CDN RETAIL) (STARTING COST)
$1,095 (CDN RETAIL) (BLACK LACQUER)
$245 (CDN RETAIL) (SEAT PAD ONLY)
STOCK: All finishes available
They said to contact them directly if you want to know more or find a store.
Best,
Gwyn
I have 2 of these chairs. Just like the 3rd pic down. Original condition. Looking to sell. Molly8@live.com. Live in Carlsbad Ca.