I built a lounge chair that is perhaps the most comfortable non-rocking chair ever made. That’s a bold statement, Cotton, but true. Based on the iconic Le Corbusier LC2 chair for the boxy nature and Hal Taylor’s sculpted seat and flowing vertical-grain back rest, this chair is functional and beautiful. The LC2 chair was designed in 1928, and was used in the iconic 1980 Maxell ad nicknamed the “Blown Away Guy” photographed by Steven Steigman. The LC2 chair has numerous other references in pop culture and is in the permanent MoMA collection. This Spugnardi chair is a modern update as a wood LC2 chair. In viewing the chair from the front, you will see a nod to Le Corbusier with the flared ninety-degree arms subtly similar to how he flared out his steel tube to support the high arms. The arms, sides, curved backrest, and sculpted seat are made of 2 inch, or 8/4 for insiders, Virginia black walnut with the side panel made of walnut plywood. To simulate the comfort of Le Corbusier’s cushions, I tested many different angles, and settled on a solid raked angle optimized for lounging. The backrest angle looks very aggressive, and it is meant to be. This is a chair for relaxation. You will note the sapwood (new wood) highlighted in the center of the seat – a style popularized by Hal Taylor. Most large scale builders try to remove sap wood, but I think it merits visibility. This is a beautiful chair that can be customized in any species. When you purchase this, we will try to include a photographic replication of you as the Blown Away Guy ad complete with leaf blower, martini, lamp, necktie, and wig (if necessary).
