
Overview and Design Concept
The Bonaparte chair, designed by Eileen Gray in 1935, is a rare example of successfully combining the luxurious comfort of an upholstered armchair with a lightweight tubular steel frame. Originally intended as a salon piece, Gray found it so comfortable that she used it for decades as her desk chair in her Paris apartment on Rue Bonaparte. The design balances opulence and ease, offering both visual lightness and physical comfort.
Materials and Construction
- Frame: Chromium-plated steel tubing provides a sleek, durable structure.
- Seat: Constructed with a beech wood frame supported by rubber webbing for flexibility and comfort.
- Upholstery: Made from polyurethane foam combined with polyester quilting cotton to ensure plush padding.
- Cover Options: Available in fabric or leather, with various colors and finishes detailed in the price list.
Design Significance and Usage
The Bonaparte chair exemplifies a successful fusion of modern materials and traditional comfort, reflecting Eileen Gray's innovative approach to furniture design. Its lightweight steel frame contrasts with the plush upholstery, making it both elegant and practical. The chair's enduring comfort led Gray to use it personally for many years, highlighting its functional appeal beyond its initial decorative purpose.
Additional Information
The document references other Eileen Gray designs such as Petite Coiffeuse (1929), Bibendum (1929), and Monte Carlo (1929), situating Bonaparte within her broader design oeuvre. For detailed specifications, color options, and pricing, the official price list from ClassiCon is recommended.
Bonaparte Eileen Gray, 1935 Authorised by The World Licence Holder Aram Designs Ltd, London Bonaparte ist einer der seltenen Fälle, in denen es gelungen ist, den üppigen Komfort eines Polstersessels so mit einer Stahlrohrkonstruktion zu verbinden, dass das Ergebnis Leichtigkeit und Bequemlichkeit zugleich ausstrahlt. Eigentlich als Salonmöbel konzipiert, fand Eileen Gray Bonaparte so angenehm, dass sie ihn jahrzehntelang als Schreibtischsessel in ihrer Pariser Wohnung an der Rue Bonaparte verwendete. Bonaparte is one of the seldom cases in which the luxurious comfort of an upholstered chair has been successfully united with a tubulär steel construction. The result communicates both ease and convenience. Actually conceived as a piece for drawing rooms, Eileen Gray found Bonaparte so pleasant that she used it for decades as her desk chair in her Paris home at Rue Bonaparte. Bonaparte est un des rares cas où Ton a réussi à combiner le confort opulent d‘un fauteuil rembourré et une construction en acier chromé de façon telle que le résultat dégage tout à la fois légèreté et confort. Conçu à l‘origine comme meuble de salon, Eileen Gray le trouva si confortable qu‘elle l‘a utilisé pendant des décennies comme fauteuil de bureau dans son appartement parisien de la rue Bonaparte. Bonaparte es una de esas raras excepciones en las que se logra combinar las formas exuberantes de un sillón acolchado con una estructura de acero, dando como resultado una mezcla asombrosa de confort y ligereza. Aunque lo concibió como mueble de salón, a Eileen Gray le parecía tan agradable que durante décadas lo utilizó como butaca de estudio en su hoga
Open the catalog to page 1Bonaparte Eileen Gray, 1935 Gestell aus verchromtem Stahlrohr. Sitz aus Buchenrahmen mit Gummigurten. Polsterung: Polyurethan mit Polyesterwatte. Bezug aus Stoff oder Leder. Details und Farbauswahl siehe Preisliste. Frame of chromium-plated steel tubing. Seat has a beech frame with rubber webbing. Upholstery: polyurethane with quilting cotton. Cover in fabric or leather. Details and colours see price list. Stucture en tube d‘acier chromé. Siège en hêtre avec sangles en caoutchouc. Rembourrage : polyuréthane et ouate de polyester. Revêtement en cuir.Détails et choix des couleurs, voir la liste...
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