Poltrona Bibendum
Made by Classicon
Designed by Eileen Gray
Bibendum è unico nel suo genere. Da nessuna parte nella storia del design si troverà una poltrona che si possa paragonare a questa. È armoniosamente accattivante nonostante le sue dimensioni e unisce un'imponenza maestosa a fascino e spirito come nessun'altra poltrona in pelle.
Eileen Gray ha sottolineato il carattere del suo affascinante leone da salotto con ironia scintillante, nominandolo come l'omino Michelin, la cui forma questa poltrona richiama alla mente.
Dimensioni:
L x P x A x SA
35½ x 32¾ x 28¾ x 16¼ pollici
90 x 83 x 73 x 41 cm
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Poltrona Bibendum
Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed the Bibendum Armchair and when?
The Bibendum Armchair was designed by Eileen Gray in 1926. Gray was an Irish-born designer and architect whose work bridged the Arts and Crafts tradition and European modernism, and the Bibendum remains one of her most celebrated furniture designs.
Why is it called the Bibendum Armchair?
The name refers to Bibendum, the Michelin Man, whose stacked circular form is echoed in the chair's cylindrical leather cushions. Gray embedded the reference with irony, transforming a commercial mascot into a rigorous study of volume and comfort.
What materials are used in the Classicon Bibendum Armchair?
The Classicon version is upholstered in premium leather over a structured interior form that preserves the chair's characteristic silhouette. The base is chrome-plated tubular steel, a material choice that creates a deliberate contrast between industrial precision and the softness of the upholstery.
Is the Classicon Bibendum an authorized reproduction?
Yes. Classicon, the Munich-based design manufacturer, produces the Bibendum Armchair under an authorized license and is considered the definitive contemporary producer of Eileen Gray's furniture designs.
How does the Bibendum Armchair fit into Eileen Gray's broader design philosophy?
Gray believed furniture should serve both the body and the atmosphere of a space, expressing presence without sacrificing comfort. The Bibendum exemplifies this: its monumental form reads as sculpture from a distance, while the deep cushioning and enveloping shape make it genuinely inviting at human scale.