GXCC20 Felt Chair (W105.1)

Catalogue Record

Collection

Maker

Jane Atfield

Title

GXCC20 Felt Chair

Made in

London

Date

1992

Description

Chair made of layers of recycled industrial felt connected by steel pins that are screw fastened into a plywood base.

Materials and techniques

Thick (20mm) layers of recycled industrial felt (of type GXCC20) made to Ministry of Defense specifications (originally intended as a very dense felt to line the inside of tanks). Layers connected by oversized steel pins that are screw fastened into plywood base - can be tightened if felt compresses during chairs use.

Object number

W105.1

Category

References

Ron Arad - International Design Yearbook (1994)
  • GXCC20 Felt Chair and Foot Stool, Jane Atfield, 1992, Crafts Council Collection: W105. Photo: Todd-White Art Photography.

    GXCC20 Felt Chair and Foot Stool, Jane Atfield, 1992, Crafts Council Collection: W105. Photo: Todd-White Art Photography.