Clamshell Lounge Chair
Summary
The Clamshell Lounge Chair from Geiger delivers luxury and comfort with its expertly crafted structural shell. Made using Geiger’s advanced veneer technology, this sophisticated seat utilizes the natural curve of the wood to provide support without the use of a standard frame. Choose between a high- or low-back shell.
Dimensions
Armless
Height: 28.75 in
Width: 22.25 in
Depth: 26.75 in
Seat Height: 17 in
Arm Height: –
With Arms
Height: 28.75 in
Width: 22.25 in
Depth: 26.75 in
Seat Height: 17 in
Arm Height: 24.25 in
Design Story
In designing their Clamshell family of seating, Craig Bassam and Scott Fellows were inspired by the philosophy of Eero Saarinen, who believed that the most timeless and elegant furniture is a structural whole that, absent excess decoration, can be reduced to its essence.
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Architect/designer Craig Bassam grew up in Sydney and became so enamored with modernism that he moved to New Canaan, Connecticut, where many giants of mid-century architecture lived and practiced. He established his own studio there in 1997.
Brand strategist/creative director Scott Fellows was raised in New York. After earning an MBA at Harvard, he worked in branding for Bally and Ferragamo.
“It’s all about merging the rationality and clarity of modernism with the warmth and texture of nature.”
– Scott Fellows—BassamFellows
Both have worked in Europe, where they were influenced by the use of fine leather and wood. In 2003 they formed BassamFellows with a shared vision: to bring craftsmanship and beauty back to contemporary living. Their designs quickly earned them praise as “the newest member of the design world’s A team.”
Bassam and Fellows are redefining modernism with their Craftsman Modern style. Their work combines traditional modernist principles of rationality, pride in construction, beauty, and utility with the luxury of natural materials—primarily wood, brass, and leather.
