Power Play Armchair

Designed by Frank Gehry

An iconic architect whose works include the Guggenheim Museum of Bilbao, Spain, the Walt Disney Concert Hall of downtown Los Angeles and the Dancing House of Prague, Czech Republic, Frank Gehry has become a celebrity of modern design with creations that are edgy, dramatic and sometimes shocking. His collaboration with Knoll has produced instantly recognizable designs that assimilate equally well into the home or a museum.

The Design

Inspired by the woven construction of apple crates from his childhood, Frank Gehry used an interwoven maple strip design to form the eye-catching Power Play Armchair. Combining strength and sturdiness with flexibility and comfort, the Power Play Armchair and its cohorts from Gehry's 1992 group boast a truly unique appearance that earned accolades from the American Society of Interior Designers and Time Magazine alike, among many others. Available with or without a seat cushion, the Power Play Armchair is a perfect complement to the Off Side Ottoman and blends comfort and style effortlessly.

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Features at a Glance:

Design Year: 1992

• Frame constructed of hard white maple veneers in 2" wide, 1/34" thick strips laminated to 6 to 9-ply thickness
• All wood grains run in one direction for higher resilience
• Thermosetting glue provides structural rigidity without the need for metal connectors
• Recessed screws connect seat and arm
• Back of chair flexes for added comfort
• Slats flex individually for added comfort
• Clear plastic glides with matte frost finish
• Optional seat cushion, available in a variety of fabrics and leathers, snap locks underneath chair
• Cushion comes in .75" thick high resiliency foam
• Each chair comes stamped with the KnollStudio logo, Frank Gehry's signature and the date of production
• Complements the Off Side Ottoman

Awards:

• ASID Award, 1992
• ROSCOE Award, 1992
• ID Magazine Gold Award, 1992
• ICFE Award for Excellence, 1992
• IBD Award (Silver), 1992
• Premium Imperiale Award (Prince Takamatsu World Culture Award), 1992
• Time Magazine, Best Design of 1992 Award

Care & Maintenance: Please view the Knoll Care & Maintenance Guide to learn more about caring for your Knoll furniture

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Dimensions:

• Overall Dimensions: 32.88" H x 31.38" W x 30.13" D
• Seat Height: 16"
• Arm Height: 23.5"

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Order with Confidence:

• Sustainability Statement: Sustainable design is a key component of Knoll's environmental focus. Knoll's commitment to social responsibility and a healthy environment has prompted the company to further articulate its longstanding environmental programs and, with encouragement and support from colleagues in the industry, Knoll has re-energized its focus on such "green" initiatives as life cycle analysis and LEEDŽ certification. Knoll is proud to have contributed to projects that have received LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

• Knoll products are guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship during the applicable warranty period set forth in the Knoll Warranty.
• Should you discover shortly after receiving your Power Play Chair that parts are either damaged or missing, please call us immediately, and we will be happy to send you replacement parts as soon as possible and at no additional cost.
• Each authentic Knoll product includes a certificate of authenticity.
• No sales tax, except on orders shipped to Massachusetts.

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