Vitra Coconut Chair Yngve Ekström The seat is double woven

The seat is double woven from paper cord in a process that takes an experienced weaver a long time to complete

The distinctive curved shell provides a soft form and legs that fan out from the centred base

giving the person freedom of movement as well as superb seating comfort

Embace is a chair that is both precise yet relaxed

George Nelsons clocks embody the "joie de vivre" of the 1950's

Vitra Coconut Chair Yngve Ekström The seat is double wovenVitra Coconut chair is a typical 1950s design it stands out for its humorous touch and minimal use of materials. Geroge Nelson himself compared it with a coconut cut into eight parts, and inverted the coconuts colours: the plastic seat shell is white, while the single section upholstery comes in black leather. This return to the natural spatial shape of a shell enabled Nelson to create an inviting, comfortable armchair that offers users the freedom to