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Power Play Armchair

Tuesday, July 22, 2008


 Power Play Armchair
Knoll 94L-GC Designed by Frank Gehry An iconic architect whose works include the Guggenheim Museum of Bilbao, Spain, the Walt Disney Concert Hall of downtown Los Angeles and the Dancing House of Prague, Czech Republic, Frank Gehry has become a celebrity of modern design with creations that are edgy, dramatic and sometimes shocking. His collaboration with Knoll has produced instantly recognizable designs that assimilate equally well into the home or a museum. THE DESIGN | FEATURES AT A GLANCE | DIMENSIONS | ORDER WITH CONFIDENCE The Design Inspired by the woven construction of apple crates from his childhood, Frank Gehry used an interwoven maple strip design to form the eye-catching Power Play Armchair. Combining strength and sturdiness with flexibility and comfort, the Power Play Armchair and its cohorts from Gehry's 1992 group boast a truly unique appearance that earned accolades from the American Society of Interior Designers and Time Magazine alike, among many others. Available with or without a seat cushion, the Power Play Armchair is a perfect complement to the Off Side Ottoman and blends comfort and style effortlessly. Back to Top Features at a Glance: Design Year: 1992 -Frame constructed of hard white maple veneers in 2" wide, 1/34" thick strips laminated to 6 to 9-ply thickness -All wood grains run in one direction for higher resilience -Thermosetting glue provides structural rigidity without the need for metal connectors -Recessed screws connect seat and arm -Back of chair flexes for added comfort -Slats flex individually for added comfort -Clear plastic glides with matte frost finish -Optional seat cushion, available in a variety of fabrics and leathers, snap locks underneath chair -Cushion comes in .75" thick high resiliency foam -Each chair comes stamped with the KnollStudio logo, Frank Gehry's signature and the date of production -Complements the Off Side Ottoman Awards: -ASID Award, 1992 -ROSCOE Award, 1992 -ID Magazine Gold Award,
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