Image source: Knoll — High Sticking Chair
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High Sticking Chair
Frank Gehry's tall-backed maple-strip chair with woven flex, lumbar curve and optional cushion
454 × 1102 × 511 mm
1990
Official product information
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Description
Overview
The High Sticking Chair is Frank Gehry's tall-backed armless chair for Knoll, dated 1990 on the current page. Its woven seat and back are made from laminated maple veneer strips.
Construction
Seven- to nine-layer strip laminations are bonded with urea glue. Limited adhesive in the weave lets the strips flex in unison, while the back incorporates a lumbar curve. An optional square cushion uses 3/4 in high-resiliency foam.
Specifications
- W 17.875 x D 20.125 x H 43.375 in (454 x 511 x 1102 mm)
- Seat height 17.875 in
Story
Height within Gehry's chair group
The High Sticking model applies the strip-built method to a narrow chair with a 43.375 in overall height. Knoll describes both back flex and an integrated lumbar curve as product-specific support features.
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A snap-lock seat pad
The square optional pad uses three-quarter-inch high-resiliency foam and locks beneath the seat. KnollTextiles and Spinneybeck leather are the stated covering ranges.
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