Objects: Chairs by Juan Flugelman

Scandinavia finally conquered the world. Between sectionals and these of chairs, we can all have a piece of ABBA in our living rooms. Many times considered an accent piece, this “designer” chair is very coveted in our living room. It is comfortable, hold well, and provides the right center-of-everything feeling that I expect every time I seat on it.

Old, sunburned and dying; this is how I see this chair. Like an old grandparents, we know it is there, we know it is comfortable, we enjoy its company, but it just smells funny. I like it because it gets warm very easily as the sun covers its black leatherette. Once on it, the neck and head extra cushion does help maintain a relatively comfortable position. My relationship to the chair, just like that to my grandparents, is a positive one. I like spending time there since it is relaxing, and, at the right time of the day and season, works great as a sun bathing tool.

 

Although I generally try to avoid clichés, as an Argentinean, I #love a good cowhide and leather chair. It is comfortable, it is cozy, it is solid and gives the room an air of aristocracy. Nice plush cushion and back support in cowhide are the perfect base for this chair. You literally sink in its plush hair. The leather armrest help add to the allure of excess and richness. It makes me feel relaxed.

 

I spent most of my day seated on this mass produced chair. Look nice but I am paying for the fact that I went with a cheap imitation rather than the real thing. It makes me feel sad since it reminds me of my sedentary life and the fact that, although I am remote and don’t have an office, I have to be seated on it long periods of time. The lumbar support is awful and not strong enough. The armrests are flimsy and do not adjust to my height.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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