Sometimes a chair’s just a chair… and sometimes it’s a focal point, sculpture, status symbol, bastion of social responsibility, and also… a chair.
Sculptural furniture provides an aesthetic purpose and an opportunity to interact with art. Chris Wolston is a New York Based, critically acclaimed artist whose work displays a playful adaptation of high- and low-end technology processes.
One of the biggest trends in 2021 is the use of natural materials and Chris Wolston’s Nalgona Chair collection is made from 100% ethically sourced Colombian mimbre (wicker) which has been masterfully woven into chairs resembling the human body. The ‘bodies’ almost beckon you to sit on them, with their comical or even grotesque forms. Like them or loathe them, there’s no denying you’ll remember them.
I love this chair because it’s a functional piece of art that ties the sophistication of New York with the earthiness of Colombia and it echoes his ethos of creating artful works of high and low-end combinations.
The unique pieces he created in the Nalgona series are sold-out. Chris Wolton has become a renowned named in the art world and people are starting to collect his works. Some of the unique ceramic functional furniture pieces start at AUD$10,000 and are available to purchase here.
The trend for sculptural and custom-made furniture pieces is here to stay because they represent a sense of fashion couture due to the artistic qualities they deliver. Many artists have risen due to this bespoke trend in the luxury sector and just like art does, furnishings like these literally display emotion and an artful life of their own.
The Nalgona chair could easily suffice as an art feature because of its commanding presence. Let it be a focal piece in a corridor, a centrepiece in the courtyard, or a whimsical single chair in the dining room. It is bound to be a conversation starter.
These chairs are unique, not only because of their design, but for the multifaceted function they can have within virtually any space.
Bravo, Chris Wolton. LG Loves!
