Inspired by the apple crates he had played on as a child, Pritzker Prize-winning architect Frank Gehry created the ribbon-like design of the High Sticking chair with interwoven maple strips.
Back of chair flexes for added comfort
High-back chair comes without arms
Optional seat cushion in a variety of fabrics and leathers snaps underneath chair
Awards
ASID Award, 1992
ROSCO Award, 1992
ID Magazine Gold Award, 1992
ICFE Award for Excellence, 1992
IBD Award (Silver), 1992
Premium Imperiale Award (Prince Takamatsu World Culture Award), 1992
Time Magazine, Best Design of 1992 Award
Construction
Hard white maple veneers in 2"-wide, 1/34"-thick strips; all wood grains run in the same direction for resilience
Built-in lumbar curve for enhanced back support
Designer:
Frank Gehry
Manufacturer:
Knoll
Back of chair flexes for added comfort
High-back chair comes without arms
Optional seat cushion in a variety of fabrics and leathers snaps underneath chair
Awards
ASID Award, 1992
ROSCO Award, 1992
ID Magazine Gold Award, 1992
ICFE Award for Excellence, 1992
IBD Award (Silver), 1992
Premium Imperiale Award (Prince Takamatsu World Culture Award), 1992
Time Magazine, Best Design of 1992 Award
Construction
Hard white maple veneers in 2"-wide, 1/34"-thick strips; all wood grains run in the same direction for resilience
Built-in lumbar curve for enhanced back support
Designer:
Frank Gehry
Manufacturer:
Knoll
