Chairless by Alejandro Aravena
By Ben on Mon Apr 19 2010
Chairless by Alejandro Aravena

Chairless by Alejandro Aravena
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At at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan Chilean architect Alejandro Aravena designed a strap for furniture brand Vitra, the strap can be wrapped around the body and used instead of a chair. Good idea!
"Chairless is a simple tool for sitting – a textile strap joined into a loop, measuring 85 cm in length and 5 cm in width, which can be wrapped around the back and knees in order to stabilise the body and relieve tension, while in a seated position. Chairless is mobile. Weighing less than 85 grams, the strap can be folded into a compact size allowing it to fit easily into a pocket – the ideal sitting aid while out and about."


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#1 Post by eddie, on Tue Apr 20 2010 11:56 AM
I won't stand for this.
#2 Post by Millah, on Tue Apr 20 2010 1:5 PM
I'm curious to see what Vitra will price this at. You can currently buy essentially the same item at REI for about  $7.
#3 Post by Alex, on Tue Apr 20 2010 3:59 PM
Eh yeah, you definitely need that to sit... WTF?!
#4 Post by lisa, on Tue Apr 20 2010 10:2 PM
this is the dumbest thing ever.
#5 Post by VainLifestyle, on Wed Apr 21 2010 1:15 AM
This is ridiculous. Who would buy that?
#6 Post by Guled, on Wed Apr 21 2010 2:24 AM
Credit to the African/middle eastern  Nomads who've been using their shawls to do the very same thing for centuries, which incidentally is a lot more comfortable than a polyester strap. Alejandro Aravena just stole the idea.
#7 Post by raufj, on Thu Apr 22 2010 5:4 AM
The Nomadas living in sahara regions use their  'shawls' as mentioned by Guled which is actually their turbans, a long piece of cloth for the purpose when needed.
#8 Post by IQuiteLikeIt, on Sun Jun 13 2010 7:11 AM
In answer to @Millah's comment, Vitra are selling it for £19. I do think it's quite cool though - and I think (despite the price) I may buy one.
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