Inspired by Gascoin’s maritime past, the GUBI C-chair Outdoor Dining Chair has been designed with durable materials in mind. The chair’s frame is expertly crafted from teak, a strong and hardwearing wood that, thanks to its naturally high oil content, is resistant to harsh weather conditions and will develop a charming silvery patina over time. The seat and backrest feature a tightly woven cord, produced from extruded polyethylene fibres that can be placed outside in all weathers whilst still resembling classic natural woven furniture.
Characterful and timeless, the GUBI C-Chair Outdoor Dining Chair combines maximum comfort with high-quality craftsmanship, whilst the natural design inspirations effortlessly complement your outdoor space.
French designer Marcel Gascoin (1907-1986) was one of the leading furniture designers of the post-war era. He played a vital role in the reconstruction of France after World War II, where his streamlined wooden furniture, focussing on clean aesthetics and functionality, became the staple for 1950s French households.
Gascoin worked as an interior architect and designer with the French Ministry of Reconstruction and Urbanism to design and build homes and the furniture to fill them during the post-war housing crisis in France.
Forward-thinking for his time and with a strong social conscience, Gascoin’s democratic design drew lines between art and industry, converging clean aesthetics with rational manufacturing processes.
Today Gascoin’s work, unrecognized for a long time, has been progressively re-discovered by collectors, adoring his simple and striking furniture creations.
