Corona Chair by Poul Volther

Many of you have probably heard about the Corona chair or recognize it from the "moment of truth". The designer behind the Corona, it is probably not as many people know about.

We will look at another one of Denmark's leading designers - Poul Volther.

Volthers design marked the beginning of strong functionalism. He was inspired by the old furniture but art took note of the simplicity and functionality in its design. Volther added emphasis on high quality materials and worked a lot with teak. Many of Volthers sofas and armchairs made up of straight but angled lines, which gives a simple but well thought out and well-made impression.

Over time, Volthers design to be more and more sculptural. He was still deeply rooted functionalism and his later designs retained the simple shapes but he played with the shapes of an innovative and original way. Corona was launched in 1964, which is undoubtedly the most famous Volthers möbel.Volthers armchair Pyramid can be seen as a precursor of Corona, but in comparison I think that the former gives an almost comically clumsy impression.

Like several other Nordic designers Volther inspired by nature and the seasons. It is said to be a solar eclipse which was Volthers inspiration when he designed the Corona, which is not entirely unlikely when the chair consists of four elliptical-shaped parts that gradually change the size. The location of the separate elements have references to the human anatomy for a comfortable and ergonomic experience. Nothing left to chance.

Corona was hailed when it was introduced in the Danish furniture market and the chair is still celebrated in popular culture of our time and we can see the chair in music videos, movies and television shows. If you look closely you on Channel 5's 'moment of truth', you behold a Corona Chair. Opinions, however, the specific force of Coronan we are seeing is real or not ... When Copenhagen was the host of the EU summit in 2001, all heads of state honor to sit and discuss in Corona, which must mean that Corona is not only a feast for the eyes, but actually also is comfortable to sit in.

Volther also taught at his old school is now called Denmark Design School and has thus spread their ideas and inspired many young designers. Volther passed away in 2001 but will always be remembered by his magnificent piece of furniture art.

Some useful links:

• Modern architecture in the mountains
• The world's best design shops
• Discreet Charm of the middle class
• Bright ideas in the U.S.

Other blogs on: Corona , Corona chair , Danish furniture , armchair , furniture , Poul volther , chair