PUZZLE CHAIR | juan baixas
Fully assemblable chair part of MoMA´s permanent collection
L 62,5cm x W 80cm x H 71,5cm
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4,8kg
Designed in 1975 by the Chilean architect Juan Ignacio Baixas, following his formative years in France under the mentorship of Jean Prouvé, the Puzzle Chair stands as a definitive intersection between architectural rigor and sculptural purity.
The chair’s brilliance lies in its radical simplicity. Eschewing all adhesives and metallic fasteners, the structure is held in perfect equilibrium by 12 precisely articulated beech wood components and a single expanse of high-tenacity canvas. This "Resistant Form" philosophy allows the tensioned fabric to perform a dual role: providing exceptional ergonomic comfort while serving as the essential force that maintains the chair’s structural integrity.
Each piece is a study in precision engineering, featuring a calculated 1 mm separation between wooden elements to ensure seamless assembly and adaptability to varying environmental conditions.
Today, this legacy of Latin American innovation is preserved and shared exclusively through Holder. As the sole global destination for the Puzzle Chair, Holder offers a limited, numbered edition of this archival masterpiece, an invitation to own a piece of living architectural history that remains as avant-garde today as it was half a century ago.
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*In 2015, it was selected to be part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York (MoMA).
Object N. 750.2014.1
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Material: Beech wood, poliester fabric
Availability: Stock
Shipping: Delivery via DHL, calculated at checkout in a travel-ready cylindrical case.
Shipped from: Germany
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100% Tool-Free Assembly
A radical archival piece constructed solely from wood and canvas. Crafted from 12 interlocking beech wood components and tensioned canvas utilizing a blend of handcraft systems and precise CNC technology, this interactive design puzzle requires no screws or glue, arriving fully disassembled in a compact, travel-ready tube.
The MoMA Permanent Collection
Selected by the Museum of Modern Art in New York (Object N. 750.2014.1), this iconic chair is a testament to historic Latin American innovation. This archival Chilean masterpiece is now available globally, exclusively through Holder.
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