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Bilbao chair by Tim Rundle for Morgan
Dezeen Showroom: British furniture brand Morgan collaborated with industrial designer Tim Rundle on a curvaceous chair that has a statuesque silhouette.
The Bilbao chair is named after the city of Bilbao in northern Spain and more specifically the biomorphic forms of architect Frank Gehry's Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.
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The chair is made using a duo of inventive upholstery techniques – the organic shapes are made using sculpted foam, which is covered with fabric pulled taut over the curves.
"I have a strong interest in how historical furniture typologies evolve over time," said designer Tim Rundle. "Bilbao pays homage to 1920's Central Europe."
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"In designing furniture, we acknowledge that we are evolving existing typologies," Rundle continued. "However, we always ensure our new pieces are fully contemporary in their attitude, with a reductive approach to detailing and strong consideration of mass production."
Bilbao is made to order in a variety of finishes.
The collection is expanding with the addition of a sofa and timber-based lounge chair, which will be launched at Clerkenwell Design Week 2023, taking place from 23 to 25 May 2023.
Product: Bilbao
Brand: Morgan
Contact: marketing@morganfurniture.co.uk
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