Modern Commercial Seating

In the world of sneakers and athletic shoes there’s something called “Air Jordan.” Well, in the world of furniture design, we have the Air Chair by Jasper Morrison. It’s a seating option that would do well in many commercial establishments, as modern bar furniture, as outdoor café seating, as casual restaurant chairs.

The chair is created as a single-piece construction from a combination of polypropylene and fiberglass, and is durable enough for both indoor and outdoor applications. It is resistant to ultraviolet radiation, so no worries about leaving it out in hot weather. The hole at the back of the seat lets liquid flow down, so no problem about leaving it out in the rain either. Plus, it’s easy to clean – just wipe down with a piece of cloth. Need to put away several pieces that are not in use? No problem, just stack them up – up to ten at a time – and store them away somewhere. So it’s space-saving too. Its sturdiness doesn’t mean it lacks in the user comfort department; the seat flexes with the user’s weight.

The Air Chair, manufactured in Italy, is created with the use of gas molding techniques. It isn’t as fancy as some other chair designs out in the market, but I guess that’s part of Morrison’s design philosophy. Fancy and ultra-radical creations aren’t really his cup of tea. What he prefers to do is to take familiar shapes and forms and craft them in his own unique way. This results in new products that are a departure from the old, but which retain a comforting sense of the familiar.

Comfort, practicality, sensibility – these are the hallmarks of Morrison’s work. It doesn’t look like he’s getting any complaints; in fact, his work is seen in a number of establishments and remains popular with many people in various countries.