Mid-Century Modern GB Lounge Ottoman by Gijs Bakker for Karakter

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Gus bakker gb lounge pouf for karakter

dutch industrial designer gijs bakker had already established a reputation for his aluminum … Read more Gus bakker gb lounge pouf for karakter

dutch industrial designer gijs bakker had already established a reputation for his aluminum jewelry when he decided to turn his attention to designing a chair. Inspired by a competition held by dunlop, the rubber foam manufacturer, bakker took a piece of foam, bent it at a 90 degree angle, and fixed it in a metal frame. The result was the gb lounge, a modular lounge chair whose simple silhouette is enhanced by invitingly overstuffed upholstery.
originally coined “the levi’s chair,” bakker was determined that his design – much like a pair of well-loved jeans – would act as an easygoing antidote to the previous generation’s stiffer tastes. Today, its functionality has been enhanced further with the addition of feet that raise it slightly from the floor for added comfort. Available as a one-seater chair, or with the addition of a pouf, the gb lounge can be arranged in a variety of ways by connectors that transform it from a solo chair into a multiple seating system.

gb lounge can be upholstered with textiles from cassina.

"today i look to a very sophisticated version but it keeps the freshness, direct height and easy-going idea of the original."

the power of good design is especially evident when the object exists outside its original context, transcending the specific circumstances in which it was conceived and having a universal relevance. Gijs bakker designed his gb lounge chair in 1972, in the wake of the sixties when radical young designers like himself were rethinking interiors, furniture and ways of living. “we were the youth of the future,” he says.

product material
frame in steel with powder coat, hr/cmhr/cal.117 foam, upholstery in cassina textile, plastic feet

measurements
height
37 cm
width
76 cm
depth
76 cm

general specifications
enviroment
indoor
requires assembly
no
gliders
plastic

upholstery
textile yardage (roll widht 140cm)
1,9 m

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about the designer:
gijs bakker (1942) is a multidisciplinary dutch designer, lecturer and one of the original founders of droog design. Through a philosophy of “conceptual design in context”, his studio in amsterdam follows a holistic design approach in which heart, mind and substance come together. Gijs bakker and his studio has conceived numerous design icons, and bakker’s work is represented in museums and private collections all over the world. As a teacher and lecturer he urges students, artists and designers to find their individuality as designers. Something he himself has managed to do very well.

about the manufacturer:
karakter is a danish design company founded on a spirit of exploration, courage and an uncompromising attitude to quality. Rooted in the scandinavian design tradition with an international outlook, karakter presents a portfolio of furniture, lighting and objects that is relevant, honest, expressive and sometimes playful. Aspiring to build an enduring legacy, they work with contemporary designers such as aldo bakker and plueersmitt and present works by the masters bodil kjær, achille and pier giacomo castiglioni, paul mccobb, joe colombo and angelo mangiarotti. Each piece has a clear, undeniable expression, ensuring it pride of place in private homes and public spaces worldwide. See less