ok, the gray chair is not...
ok, the gray chair is not actually a classic, i just saw it at the local vitra/knoll dealer today and am still shocked.
but the teapot could be called a (postmodern) classic. it's well known even among non-addicts, i know quite some people who proudly own or want one and recognize it as a classic piece of design.
claus and woodywood
Classic can be a rather subjective notion, don't you think? I think the Nonconformist chair is a classic. It is functional, beautiful, unique, provoking, challenging, and timeless. It is one of my favourite chairs, although I prefer it in fabric (Picture 1).
I actually spent some time trying to come up with a real classic that I dislike, and I couldn't. Not all are beautiful, but most of them have something to say or question, which is interesting. And it is hard to dislike something interesting. I am sure there are many, but my mind is blank at the moment.
However, there is a more modern classic that I dislike: the Aeron chair. It may be very comfortable and ergonomic, but it is not beautiful or interesting in any way whatsoever. (Picture 2).
Eames fiberglass chairs. ...
Eames fiberglass chairs. While there are rare moments when my eyes enjoy following the curves of the chairs, I generally loathe them.
In agreement with Gustaf...the Aeron chair isn't great to look at. Have you any of you seen/used the new Embody chair (link below)?
http://hermanmiller.com/CDA/SSA/Product/0,,a10-c440-p271,00.html
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