Authentic Ekstrem Chair by Terjé Ekstrom

Description As seen with other design titans like Prouvé or Breuer, for designer Terje Ekstrøm, the lines between industry and artistry often blur. Trained as an upholsterer and cabinetmaker, Ekstrøm’s popularity catapulted after a stint at Oslo's Art and Design National School due to his postmodern, eccentric designs that mirrored the culture at large of Europe in the 1970s and ‘80s.   As seen with the wiggling frame of this iconic chair, Ekstrøm was inspired by modern movement and used this iconic chair's shape to challenge the traditional commonplace ideas found in Scandinavian design at the time. The Ekstrem Chair's geometric frame is a prime example of one of Norway's first—and most popular—postmodern designs. Details Provenance: Scandinavia, 20th Century Materiality: 100% Wool Dimensions: 30" W x 30" D x 31" H (Seat Height: 15") Why It's Worth It Heirloom: Due to this item's handcrafted or reclaimed nature, there may be slight variations or imperfect qualities that give charac