Modern Icons: The Acapulco Chair
Wonderfully woven and with architectural moxie, the Acapulco Chair offers big midcentury modern style for today's interiors
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If this funky chair were a cartoon character, it would be the life of the party, regaling everyone with stories of hanging out with the Rat Pack, making guests feel comfortable and mixing margaritas. Its pedigree dates back to the Mayans, yet its geometry is midcentury modern.
I admit, Mayans didn't lounge on these brightly colored woven chairs on metal stands while supervising pyramid building, but the weaving used on these chairs was inspired by Mayan hammock weaving techniques. Say hola to the Acapulco Chair, original designer unknown, circa 1950.
I admit, Mayans didn't lounge on these brightly colored woven chairs on metal stands while supervising pyramid building, but the weaving used on these chairs was inspired by Mayan hammock weaving techniques. Say hola to the Acapulco Chair, original designer unknown, circa 1950.
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Bright orange beckons in a sea of concrete. The chair's frame is steel, the cord woven around it is vinyl, and it is made for indoor and outdoor use.
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by LASC Studio
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| Originally crafted in Acapulco, these South of the Border chairs are popular around the world. A brightly colored pair brings bold color to the middle of this Swedish meadow. See the rest of this home |
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A bright orange chair will always grab attention in otherwise monochromatic modern landscapes. Its placement here means that it has met the high standards of an uncompromising aesthete. High praise.
White is a sleek modern option. In white, the architecture of the chair stands out in front of the background of foliage.
Identical graphite bases unite a group of chairs in a variety of colors.
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by Carlos Ocho
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| Some companies, like Ocho in Mexico, also offer the chair in a mix of customized cord colors. |
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| Acapulco Chairs are a must-have prop for photo stylists. Look at how well their curves complement all of the straight lines of this home's architecture. |
Moving indoors, the chair's playful style and loungey comfort mean it's a great choice for a nursery, a child's bedroom ...
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... or a playroom.
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by Carlos Ocho
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| These chairs fit right into a midcentury modern aesthetic; classic Marimekko textiles on the wall and throw pillows make this another successful combination of Scandinavian and Mexican modern styles. Two colors make up the chair on the left, infusing the otherwise wood, black and white tones with some happy bright hues. |
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| The chair is also available in a leather-wrapped version that has a luxe look. |
Interested in adding this silla bonita to your home? Several companies are currently producing them; two standouts are Ocho in Mexico and Greenpointworks in Brooklyn, New York. Both companies hand-make the chairs and are environmentally conscientious.
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Ideabook published on June 5, 2012.
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Most of the Mexicans here use them, they are perfect for outside, and stay good for years.
and if you worry about the stability, a friend of mine weighs over 100 kg and he has a bigger one designed for him, and its still standing after 2 years.