Postmodern Cardboard Sculptural Chair, Frank Gehry Wiggle Chair Style, 1980s
By Vitra, Frank Gehry
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Postmodern 1980s whimsical sculptural chair in brown cardboard and reminiscent of Frank Gehry's Wiggle Chair. The chair is surprisingly ergonomic and comfortable.
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Frank Gehry Wiggle Chair forVitra. Switzerland, late 20th C.
By Frank Gehry, Vitra
Located in London, GB
Simple yet subtly futuristic, the design of this famous chair was Frank Gehry’s answer to a unique challenge: quickly creating furniture for a meeting of artists and NASA scientists ...
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Frank Gehry Wiggle Chair: Sculpted Cardboard, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century wiggle side chair made of sculpted corrugated cardboard with wood veneer along the edges (FRANK GEHRY) Some wear on seat and back, consistent with use.
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Frank Gehry "Easy Edges" Wiggle Side Chair for Vitra
By Frank Gehry
Located in Dronten, NL
An iconic Wiggle Side Chair designed by Frank Gehry as part of his groundbreaking Easy Edges collection, produced by Vitra.
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Wiggle Side Chair by Frank Gehry for Vitra, USA, 1972
By Vitra, Frank Gehry
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed by Frank Gehry in 1972 as part of the Easy Edges series, the Wiggle Side Chair represents a radical exploration of material and form within American design.
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Mid Century Modern Vintage Cardboard Wiggle Side Chair by Frank O. Gehry, 1972
By Frank Gehry
Located in Vienna, AT
A mid century modern vintage cardboard wiggle chair, which is a great design side chair by Frank O.
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Vitra Miniature "Wiggle Side" Chair by Frank Gehry Designed in 1972
By Frank Gehry, Vitra
Located in Naples, IT
For more than two decades, the Vitra Design Museum has been making miniature replicas of the most important pieces of its design furniture collection. The Miniatures Collection summa...
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Wiggle Side Chair by Frank Gehry for Vitra
Located in Hamburg, DE
Designed by renowned architect and designer Frank Gehry for Vitra, the Wiggle Side Chair is one of the most iconic pieces from the celebrated Easy Edges collection.
Corrugated Cardboard
Paire de chaise Easy Edges Wiggle par Frank Gehry pour Vitra
Located in Rouen, FR
Paire de chaise Easy Edges Wiggle conçu par Frank Gehry et édité par Vitra. Structure composée de couches de carton compressé avec chants en contreplaqué apparent, formant une assise...
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