The chair is so perfect one has the impression that it has always existed. It is a score of perfectly harmonious chords, which chimes perfectly with a very broad register of furniture, tables, and sideboards. Its proportions are irreproachable, as is the quality of its finish.
Bendchair
”A chair of perfect proportions.” This is how Peter Maly, one of the greatest German designers of his time, defines his product. ”A little like the tuner designed by Dieter Rams for Braun.” The chair is so perfect one has the impression that it has always existed.
Shell in molded beech multi-ply. Base in stained
beech (turned legs), or in metal wire Ø 11 mm.
COMFORT
High resilience foam (50 kg/m3 - 6.2 kPa) clad in
110 g/m2 polyester quilting.
MAKING-UP
Baguette stitching across seat shell; invisible zip
in back. Removable cover.
Peter Maly studied interior architecture at the Fachhochschule Detmold, graduating in 1960.
Between 1960 and 1970 he worked as a journalist and interior designer for a German interiors magazine.
He opened his own design and interior architecture studio in 1970.
He has worked for many years with companies such as Anta, Behr, Cinna, Cor, Interlübke, Jab Anstoetz, Ligne Roset, Mauser, Thonet et Tonon.
His scope of works takes in product design, textile design and ‘exhibition design’ for certain events such as trade show stands for Ligne Roset. In addition he has worked on the design and fit-out of Ligne Roset stores all over the world, including Moscow, New York, Hamburg and Berlin.
His works have been recognised with numerous design awards.