The name of this piece — Shrimp Armchair, designed by Jehs+Laub for Cor — is quite fitting for its aesthetic. Looking as though it belongs twenty years into the future, this armchair envelops your body as you sit in its sleek, curving cushions.
The plywood is bent into a peculiar shape, molded into its final form due to the slight gaps in between each flap. Overall, I am mesmerized by Shrimp Armchair’s reductionism. Its elegant form is smooth, continuous, and flowing. Although several materials were used in its production, each provide an unobtrusive addition to the chair’s characteristic. The leather looks as though it sinks directly into the plywood, while the entire structure sits a top a beautifully minimal four-pronged support.
I can’t help but notice the fact that the Shrimp Armchair resembles one of my favorite mid-century works of art: the Eames’ Lounge. Much of the same materials are being used as the classic, but the designers “redesigned” the piece with flair and refinement.
Jaime on 02.17.2011 at 10:06 AM
If I were a superhero, I would wear this chair as my protective exoskeleton.
wpgmb on 02.17.2011 at 11:21 AM
the Eames Lounge Chair was my first thought. when a “new” design makes you instantly think of an “old” design, its not design. and not cool.
Leo Lei on 02.17.2011 at 12:21 PM
Jaime, haha!! Design is constantly being influenced and inspired by “old” design. It’s the incremental improvements that pave the way for that radically new design.
wpgmb on 02.19.2011 at 16:46 PM
this is neither radical nor an improvement. i’m also tired of these hyperreal digital renderings: everyone has “designed” something; show us the product once it has actually been prototyped.
Jaime on 02.19.2011 at 16:59 PM
I don’t think that Cor would offer the product for sale and announce it as part of their 2011 collection without having built and seen a prototype. If you watch this video, you will see the chair live and in the flesh: http://www.dailytonic.com/imm-cologne-2011-jehslaub-for-cor-and-interlubke-de/
Leo on 02.19.2011 at 17:41 PM
I’m not sure what you mean when you say everyone has “designed” something – I have not yet had the privilege to meet all of these talented people that are everywhere. If you can’t even tell the difference between a render and a photo, what’s the point anymore? Do you completely disregard a design every time you assume that the product could have the possibility of being a render?
Ned on 02.18.2011 at 18:27 PM
HI Leo,
Very good post mate
Thanks
Leo Lei on 02.20.2011 at 02:49 AM
Thanks Ned! Appreciate the support
Jan on 10.27.2011 at 13:05 PM
there is no info on the website on how to buy/order or even information on pricing.
Jaime on 10.27.2011 at 13:11 PM
On the Cor website, you can contact a representative: http://www.cor.de/start/index.php?whereami=Contact&language=e
Or, click on “Contact” and then “Dealers” to find a local dealer.