Chair Times
"A History of Seating - From 1800 to Today"
Originally released in 2019. Chair Times is a documentary film. directed by Heinz Bütler.
Starring Rolf Fehlbaum, Mateo Kries, and Ronan Bouroullec
Synopsis
"Chair Times" charts a course through an ocean of chairs. In the focus are 125 objects from the Collection of the Vitra Design Museum. Arranged according to their year of production, they illustrate development from 1807 to the very latest designs straight off the 3D printer, forming a timeline to modern seating design. The film features many people whose vocations involve design and who are experts in the field, such as designers Hella Jongerius, Antonio Citterio and Ronan Bouroullec, architects and collectors Arthur Rüegg and Ruggero Tropeano, architect David Chipperfield, Director Emeritus of MAK Vienna/Los Angeles Peter Noever, Mateo Kries, Director of the Vitra Design Museum, Vitra Design Museum curators Amelie Klein, Jochen Eisenbrand and collection curator Serge Mauduit. And your guide through the history of chairs is Rolf Fehlbaum, Chairman Emeritus of Vitra.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 7, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
8.3/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Switzerland
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- HOOK Film & Kultur Produktion GmbH
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chair Times about?
"Chair Times" charts a course through an ocean of chairs. In the focus are 125 objects from the Collection of the Vitra Design Museum. Arranged according to their year of production, they illustrat...
Who directed Chair Times?
Chair Times was directed by Heinz Bütler.
How long is Chair Times?
Chair Times has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Chair Times released?
Chair Times was released on April 7, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Chair Times?
The main cast of Chair Times includes Rolf Fehlbaum, Mateo Kries, Ronan Bouroullec, Christian Brändle, David Chipperfield.