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Frank Lloyd Wright's admiration of Japanese design is evident in much of his works, so his acceptance of the commission in Tokyo to design the Imperial Hotel seemed like a natural progression. His work on the hotel gave him international recognition and esteem. His design for the Imperial Hotel had more of what would be called traditional Japanese design than of his modern American style "out of respect for the tradition". Wright was an admirer and collector of Japanese art, so it is especially a shame that his most significant work in Japan no longer exists as it was demolished in 1968.
The Peacock Chair was designed for use in several public rooms in the Imperial Hotel. The complicated densely structured hexagon shaped ornamentation refers directly to the decor of the complex hotel building and is repeated on numerous sections of the building and is to be found on the ceilings, ledges, and even in the table decorations These strong geometric shapes incorporated into the chair--the hexagon, triangle, and square--echo the hotel's architectural details. This chair was made of oak with oil cloth upholstery.
As you expect, this authentic Vitra Miniature always comes in the Vitra Design Museum's wooden shipping crate with informative booklet.
This model has been retired by Vitra. We have the last few that remain available, so order now. |
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