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The Gere Easy Chair - Swivel

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Introducing The Gere Easy Chair, a timeless masterpiece born from the creative genius of renowned designer Gere Kavanaugh in the 1970s. In an exclusive collaboration with Floyd, The Gere Easy Chair is the much-anticipated commercial release of a prototype that has captivated design enthusiasts for decades.

Created to easily stand out, yet look right at home in any surrounding, the unique silhouette of The Gere Easy Chair stays true to the iconic design of the 1970s while seamlessly integrating contemporary materials and elements. 

 

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Designing The Gere Easy Chair
An early pioneering piece of sustainable design.

In the 1970’s in California, Gere has said that “Cardboard was in the air at the time.” Drawing inspiration from her city of Los Angeles, Gere based her design around working with a Sonotube, a tube of compressed cardboard for pouring concrete and primarily used for making the pillars and columns for highways. 


Gere adapted a Sonotube to a chair by cutting it down and adding a plywood seat base and foam, and upholstered the chair herself in a bold orange fabric. Gere’s prototype chair proposed a way for the use of a recyclable and abundant material—cardboard—to be used in a practical and warm way as furniture, more than just as an “art object.” It can be seen in this way as an early precedent of sustainable furniture design, decades ahead of its time.

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A piece of design history.

A chair that perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the 1970's Los Angeles design scene, The Gere Easy Chair was once just a prototype in the private collection of Gere Kavanaugh herself. Now, at the age of 94, we’ve partnered with Gere to bring this iconic design to life.

A 1970's experiment meets modern materials.

Once comprised of a cardboard Sonotube and plywood, The Gere Easy Chair now boasts a sturdy yet elegant frame that provides both stability and aesthetic appeal. The chair's smooth swivel motion allows you to effortlessly engage with your surroundings.

Fabrics that go beyond comfort.

Choose from a curated range of high-quality fabric options from renowned textile innovators, Kvadrat and Crypton. Known for their durability, rich textures, captivating colors, and lasting performance.
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