The Story of the Classic Director’s Chair
The classic director’s chair became iconic through use and utility. Not by intention. Not by design. A simple frame of wood and canvas, made ubiquitous by function — not by form or style.
But what if the classic director’s chair had been created for both utility — and design? If style was as important as function a century ago, would the design have been an instant classic then — and would it still be as desirable today?
Created Before Design Was a Discipline
The classic director's chair was produced in the 19th century, three decades before design was even a discipline. Despite it's lack of design, the chair found its way into the most refined settings. It didn't belong in those settings but it was practical, and people accepted it.
It was never meant to be elegant or refined, but with some thought, it could have been designed with intention, purpose and style. It could have been a chair that elevated our experiences. Something memorable that we still desire today.
