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'50 Chairs at Christie's' Explores Design Innovation

Christie's Beverly Hills is hosting '50 Chairs at Christie's,' an exhibition by Basic.Space showcasing a diverse range of chairs from iconic 20th-century designers and contemporary artists.

The exhibition, open by appointment from September 25th to 30th, features 50 unique chairs, all available for purchase. The collection includes pieces like a rare calfskin Eames LCW, a sculptural brass chair by Philippe Hiquily, and Joe Colombo's enveloping Elda Chair.

Contemporary contributions push boundaries further: Rick Owens' Stag Stool uses plywood and moose antler, Sam Klemick's Trumpet Dining Chair features seemingly softened timber, and SeungJin Yang's Lounge Chair is crafted from resin-coated balloons.

The selection highlights the circulation of design objects, with pieces coming from galleries, private collections, and the designers themselves, reflecting personal collecting habits alongside design history.

Jesse Lee, founder of Basic.Space, emphasizes discovery as central to their approach, noting the exhibition follows other physical events and acquisitions that expand their presence in the collectible design market.

Chairs serve as an ideal subject for this exhibition due to their universally understood basic function, allowing designers to explore radical reinventions of form and material.

The juxtaposition of familiar designs with avant-garde creations, such as a 1940s Eames chair next to one made from balloons, aims to make the evolution of chair design immediately apparent in a formal setting.

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