“The perfect balance of fragility and strength”
Designed in 1953 by Quebec designer Jacques Guillon, regarded as the father of industrial design in Canada, the cord chair was revealed to the public a year later during the Milan Triennial.
The chair comprised of three intersecting laminated wood pieces and a taught nylon cord.
The materials employed by Guillon for the original design were salvaged parts from the post-war era, including airplane wings and parachute cording.
The chair, out of production for four decades, was re-issued in 2009 by Toronto furniture retailer and manufacturer Avenue Road.
Avenue Road president Stephan Weishaupt worked with Guillon to bring the chair back to the forefront of the Canadian furniture industry.
The reissue of the cord chair, constructed of solid maple (available in clear lacquer or black stain over walnut veneer) and 8-strand braided cord, is completely fabricated within Ontario and available for purchase through Avenue Road solely.
The true beauty of the chair is the modern, lightweight aesthetic paired with its undeniable strength.
For more information on this exquisite classic, visit the Avenue Road website.
Researched and Written by Spencer Robert Jeffries
Student of Interior Design – Ryerson University
