Monday, November 21, 2011

ICONIC MONDAYS...THE LOUIS GHOST CHAIR......

Now, this week's Iconic Monday's offering is one that I'm sure everyone knows -  the Louis Ghost Chair.


The Ghost chair was designed by Philippe Starck, a French product designer, interior designer & architect who liked to mix old with new.  In 2002, he created his first series of ghost chairs based on the classic Louis XVI armchair.


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It was immediately embraced and many companies have bought the rights to manufacture it.
The original design was made from a single form of transparent polycarbonate.  Which means that a mold is injected with polycarbonate rather than creating separate pieces that are then assembled together.  These chairs have proven that they are very strong and durable.




Starck decided to use polycarbonate as he felt with this form of plastic, he would be able to reduce people's dependency on wood.  Polycarbonate was easy to recycle compared to other  synthetic materials.  In response, many "green" advocates started buying these chairs. 

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It's available in black, as well as many other colours from various manufacturers.


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Kartell, started manufacturing Louis ghost chairs as well as 
other items from Starck.
The versatility of these chairs is another reason why these chairs are so popular.  They fit in anywhere, you don't need to match a room's colour or theme.  They are durable, easy to clean and are even stackable.

What I love about these chairs is that they do not distract from a beautiful antique desk or table.  They disappear and keep the space looking crisp and clean.

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Perfect in a small space, to keep it from feeling cluttered and wonderful in a large space as well.

As you can see from all these images, they fit in just about everywhere, obviously this is only one of the reasons they have become an iconic piece, in such a short time.


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5 comments:

  1. Another fab iconic Monday post, Lisa! Appreciate the Ghost Chair images, esp. with the rustic wood dining table... set with the Tiffany boxes... and the great look with the Toulouse Lautrec poster, faded wallpaper and Eiffel Tower model. Blends beautifully no matter the room style! ;)

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  2. Oooo just popped over fab design files and loving your blog. SOme of the inspiration photos for the ghost chair are just amazing. I'm your newest follower...

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  3. I do love the ghost chairs, though think they've been a bit overused in the last couple of years. I think they will become a classic!
    I wanted to congratulate you on your new country home! How exciting!!

    best,
    joan

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  4. LOVE the clear ghost chairs! They add a little bit of sexy to any room!! ;)

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  5. I love the ghost chairs, especially the clear. It's amazing what a statement they make in a room by being an understatement!

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