The Cord Chair by Jacques Guillon
Originally Designed in 1953 by Canadian designer Jacques Guillon, the Cord Chair has been out of production for more than 40 years. Avenue Road, a Toronto based manufacturer, has announced they will be re-issuing the chair, beginning in August of 2009.
Constructed in a solid maple wood frame and finished with either a walnut wood veneer or black lacquer, the chair’s material integrity is true to Jacques Guillon’s authentic design. The seat and back are fully strung in either white or black 8-strand braided cord.
Visit Avenue Road’s website – here.
Stephanie on 06 Jul 2009 at 9:18 am #
Great chair design – but I’m wondering the weight it could hold
ithaqua on 06 Jul 2009 at 10:47 am #
definatley one of the most original chairs I have seen
xiang on 08 Jul 2009 at 2:56 am #
so cool!
Andrew on 25 Sep 2009 at 7:29 pm #
The chair is able to withstand an incredible 3800lbs load.
carol on 12 Dec 2009 at 12:16 pm #
is it comfortable? looks like it could be either really comfortable or really not (especially if you are wearing shorts)…..anyone know?
Matt on 29 May 2010 at 7:57 am #
i’ve sat in something very similar before, extremely comortable, the cords kinda fit the shape of your back and behind. totally awesome.
jeffrey rosenberg on 14 Nov 2010 at 5:29 pm #
I have a original at home, I was just curious if any museum or gallery are looking for one, eventualy I would be willing to give mine, so people would see it in real.
sara on 15 Nov 2010 at 10:42 pm #
I have four original Jacques Guillon Cord chairs for sale. Will be happy to provide pictures, videos and information. Will work with buyer to ship from San Diego, CA. [email protected]
Penny Burns on 26 Feb 2011 at 8:44 am #
I have an original; mint condition, but the cording is light brown or tan. Will sell.