C-Chair Dining Chair
Made by GUBI
Marcel Gascoin designed the C-Chair in 1947, during a moment when French designers were rethinking the domestic interior from the ground up. Post-war scarcity sharpened his formal instincts: every element had to earn its place.
The result is a chair of quiet authority. Solid wood legs carry the structure with confident proportion, while the seat, available in woven or upholstered expression, introduces a deliberate lightness that keeps the silhouette open and breathable. Nothing is decorative for its own sake.
- Designed by Marcel Gascoin, 1947
- Solid wood leg construction
- Available in woven or upholstered seat options
- Made to order
GUBI's reissue honors Gascoin's original geometry while meeting contemporary standards of craft, bringing a genuine piece of French modernist heritage back into the dining room conversation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed the GUBI C-Chair and when?
The C-Chair was designed by French designer Marcel Gascoin in 1947. Gascoin was a central figure in post-war French modernism, known for furniture that balanced functional economy with refined formal clarity.
What materials are available for the C-Chair?
The C-Chair is offered with solid wood legs and a choice of seat expressions, including woven and upholstered options. Specific material and finish configurations are available through inquiry, as the chair is made to order.
Is the C-Chair a reissue or an original vintage piece?
The GUBI C-Chair is an authorized contemporary reissue of Gascoin's 1947 original, produced by GUBI with attention to the proportions and material spirit of the source design.
How does the C-Chair fit within French modernist design history?
Gascoin was part of a generation of French designers who, after World War II, sought to democratize good design through compact, well-proportioned furniture suited to rebuilt domestic interiors. The C-Chair reflects that ethos of purposeful form without excess.
What dining table styles work well with the C-Chair?
The C-Chair's restrained silhouette and open structure pair naturally with dining tables in wood, marble, or lacquered finishes. Its mid-century French character integrates with both period-appropriate interiors and more contemporary, edited spaces.