Nelson likened the shape of his design to an eighth of a sectioned coconut, thus the name was born.
The Coconut Chair stands out for its humour, clarity and minimal use of materials. The daring, sculptural shape allows a certain sense of protection, the edges wrap around you to create a comforting space to rest.
George Nelson read architecture at the renowned Yale University and completed his studies at the American academy in Rome. He was editor in chief of the 'Architectural Forum' from 1935 to 1944.
After having set up his own Architecture and Industrial design company in 1946, he began collaborating with Vitra in 1957. His pieces, such as the Coconut chair, his clocks and the Marshmallow Sofa, are regarded highly amongst the 20th Century design classics.
