Product Details

Details
  • The First Upholstered Seating by Konstantin Grcic
  • In the Permanent Collection at the Art Institute of Chicago
  • Frame of Chrome-Plated Tubular Steel
  • Polyurethane Upholstery with Polyester Fiber and a Cover in Leather
  • Model on the Floor Dates Back to 2001
Measurements

H × W × D × Seat H

30.75 × 35.5 × 26 × 17.25 in.
78 × 290 × 66 × 44 cm.

  • White Leather
Shipping & Returns

Please refer to our shipping and return & exchange policy.

Warranty

Luminaire is an authorized retailer of Classicon. The product comes with a full manufacturer warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who designed the Chaos Chair and what is his background?

The Chaos Chair was designed by Konstantin Grcic, a Munich-based industrial designer who trained under Jasper Morrison at the Royal College of Art and founded his studio KGID in 1991. He is recognized as one of the most rigorous product designers of his generation, with work held in permanent museum collections worldwide.

What makes Classicon distinctive as a furniture manufacturer?

Classicon is a Munich-based atelier known for producing contemporary and archival designs with a strong emphasis on material precision and craft. The house works with leading designers and maintains close control over production quality, resulting in pieces built to last across decades.

What upholstery or finish options are available for the Chaos Chair?

The Chaos Chair is typically available in a range of fabric and leather upholstery options, with frame finishes that vary by configuration. Specific options can be confirmed with a design consultant, as many configurations are made to order.

Is the Chaos Chair appropriate for a dining room setting?

Yes. The chair's narrow footprint and high backrest lend it a formal quality that works well at a dining table, particularly at head positions where presence and proportion carry weight. It also reads well as a standalone accent chair in a study or reception space.

How does the Chaos Chair's silhouette behave in a room?

From a distance, the narrow profile reads as restrained and almost graphic. Closer up, the high curved backrest asserts a more enveloping, ceremonial quality. This shift in character depending on vantage point is central to the chair's design concept.

Brand & Designer

Classicon
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Classicon

Founded in 1990 in Munich, Germany, by Stephan Fischer von Poturzyn, ClassiCon specializes in design furniture that blends classic modernism with contemporary innovation.
Konstantin Grcic
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Konstantin Grcic

A German industrial designer known for his rigorous, analytical approach and for creating highly functional objects with a contemporary aesthetic.