Shell Chair Ash

Name: Shell Chair Ash
Brand: Rex Kralj

Chairs from Rex Kralj, Designed by Niko Kralj

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Product description

The Shell takes the well-deserved place among the legendary works of art by Niko Kralj. The Lounge Chair got its final shape in 1956 and soon became one of the most sought-after items. The basic idea was to use two equally formed plywood panels for the seat and backrest. Due to its minimalistic form, The Shell is extremely elegant, while maintaining its full ergonomics. Sitting in The Shell is comfortable and gives your spine a pleasant rest. It is a perfect combination of metal base and wooden shell. Because of its minimalistic design and ergonomic shape, The Shell Chair easily finds its place at any home, office or public space.

“Experience flawless ergonomics of just two pieces of perfectly bent wood while dining or working in an office."

Materials and colors: Ash (white, black - plywood parts have first and last veneer from ash wood the rest is from beech plywood), Oak (bleached, natural), Walnut (plywood parts have first and last veneer from walnut the rest is from beech plywood), Metal legs available in black, white and stainless steel look or any RAL color for contract business.
Recommended usage: Indoor only and highly usable for contract business like restaurants, any other special space and for stylish private use. Extremely comfortable piece of art.

L: 57 cm D: 46 cm H: 86 cm

Concept

The Shell collection is based on one of Niko Kralj’s most exemplary designs.

Niko developed the notion of using two plywood parts in the early 1950s, aiming to create an ergonomic ‘Lupina’ chair that formed a single, basic component. With various shapes, applications and frames, the concept has been used for decades in offices and homes as well as for public seating.

Over time, the quintessential model, which we now refer to as Shell, has come to embody the most iconic approach to the concept of two folded pieces of wood. Its bold contour and smooth curves make this chair instantly recognisable and a pure design classic.