Challenging conventional seating

The Corona Chair by Poul M. Volther is an

experimental take on Danish design.

Sculptural, eye-catching and original, the

Corona is a lesson in geometry. A consequent

design with elliptical-shaped, upholstered

seat pads descending in size. It’s an intriguing

approach that challenges conventional seating,

resulting in Corona’s image as a design icon

coveted the world over.

Volther was a firm believer in functionalism.

An architect and designer who trained as

a cabinetmaker, he was encouraged by

his colleague Hans J. Wegner to work at

the design studio of the Danish Wholesale

Cooperative under the leadership of Børge

Mogensen, who stayed until 1950, leaving

Volther in charge. There Volther experimented

with designs that could minimise the use of

fabric, in short supply at the time.

Truly Volther’s masterpiece, Corona has

starred in numerous movies and music videos

and continues its stage career to this day.

Given Corona’s rare combination of organic

shapes and streamlined graphics, the chair is

a favourite in business environments, such as

executive offices and reception areas, as well

as private homes.

Poul M. Volther, 1964

Model 5000

Lounge Chair

W 88 D 82 H 97 cm

SH 42 cm

Base:

Brushed chrome, Black.

Upholstery:

Leather or fabric

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Model 5002

Ottoman

W 75 D 49 H 47 cm

Base:

Brushed chrome, Black.

Upholstery:

Leather or fabric

Corona Chair

& Ottoman

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