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It only takes one hand to move the chair
Designed by Konstantin Grcic in 2006, the Venus Chair offers a thoughtful departure from conventional seating. Instead of creating another predictable four-legged chair, Grcic innovated by seamlessly combining two carefully formed wooden shells into a sculptural silhouette. The result is a distinctive piece defined by clear contours and surprising lightness. A discreet leather handle integrated into the backrest makes repositioning effortless.
Venus balances form and practicality, making it equally suited for dining or conference spaces. Its simplicity enhances interiors without overwhelming them, illustrating the careful interplay of aesthetics and usability central to Grcic’s work. This harmony has defined his career, earning international recognition and significant museum exhibitions worldwide.
The Venus Chair embodies the enduring collaboration between Konstantin Grcic and ClassiCon, highlighting a shared dedication to purposeful and lasting design. Quietly innovative, Venus transforms an everyday object into an emblem of contemporary elegance and intelligent design.
Moulded wood, solid wood-veneered in oak, natural or black-stained, or natural walnut, with clear varnish. Backrest handle bend leather in mocha brown. Bend leather gliders in mocha brown.
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Konstantin Grcic was born in Munich, Germany, in 1965. After training as a cabinet maker at The John Makepeace School in England, he studied design at the Royal College of Art in London. In 1991, he set up his own design practice KGID in Munich, today based in Berlin. In the same year, he presented furniture designs for ClassiCon. His name is closely associated with the company. The first book about his work was published in 2002 by ClassiCon; in Milan, the company dedicated a solo exhibition to his work. Since then, he has been developing furniture, lamps and industrial products for renowned companies, including Hugo Boss, Rado and Galerie Kreo.
Many of his products have won international design awards, among them the Mayday lamp, which received the prestigious Compasso d’Oro. The Chaos Chair by ClassiCon is part of the collection of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs (Paris). In 2006, Phaidon Verlag published the book “KGID Konstantin Grcic Industrial Design”. Most recently, he has been curating exhibitions and designing for museums. In 2012, he was responsible for the exhibition design of the German pavilion at the Venice Biennial. Solo exhibitions of his oeuvre were presented at the Museum Bojimans Van Beuningen (Rotterdam), Haus der Kunst (Munich, 2006), The Art Institute Chicago (2009) and, most recently, “Panorama” at the Vitra Design Museum (Weil am Rhein). In England, Grcic was honoured with the title “Royal Designer for Industry”. In 2010, Design Miami awarded him the title “Designer of the Year”. In 2016, ClassiCon celebrated 25 years of collaboration with the publication of a Limited Black Edition, accompanied by an artist’s portfolio.