Wiggle Chair (1972) – Architect Frank Gehry
Made in yellow PLA. Ideal for desk and shelf décor, adding style and personality to your space.
Dimensions:
Width: 5 cm
Height: 11 cm
Depth: 5 cm
Weight: 60 g
(Available in other colors and sizes upon request)
History:
In 1972, architect Frank Gehry designed the Wiggle Chair, an innovative piece made entirely of corrugated cardboard. The chair is part of the Easy Edges collection, in which Gehry explored the use of everyday, low-cost materials to create furniture with a modern and functional design. His goal was to demonstrate that design does not require expensive materials to be attractive and durable.
The chair stands out for its flowing curves and sculptural form, achieved by stacking and cutting layers of cardboard. Despite its fragile appearance, the Wiggle Chair is surprisingly strong and comfortable, capable of supporting the weight of an adult person. This design broke conventions by showing that a material traditionally considered disposable could be transformed into a durable and artistic object.
The piece became an icon of 20th-century design and marked a shift in the way materials were understood in industrial design. The Wiggle Chair not only reflects Gehry’s creativity and ingenuity, but also inspires designers to experiment with new ideas and materials, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary.
