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A chair made of walnut veneer, epoxy glue, satin finish, and paint.

Meedo Chair, designed 2021, made 2023, designed by Jomo Tariku (American, born 1968), made by David Bohnhoff (American, born 1968)

Exhibition

Take a Seat: Understanding the Modern Chair

Through October 20

Explore innovative modern chairs from the Museum’s permanent collection of design. Each of these chairs is a testament to the ingenuity of their designers, who use new materials, new technologies, and new sources of inspiration to push the boundaries of seating design. Recent works by designers such as Jomo Tariku, Cheick Diallo, Mac Collins, and Stefan Sagmeister are featured along with those of design pioneers like Gaetano Pesce, Ron Arad, and Gijs Bakker.


Main Building

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Curator

Alisa Chiles, Assistant Curator, Modern and Contemporary Design

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