Ordinary Dining Chair by Maxim Lester
Ordinary Dining Chair by Maxim Lester
A modern, ordinary dining chair created by British designer-maker Maxim Lester, part of a continuous body of work, the chair is the result of research into social class and collectible design. Each chair tells a story through phrases embroidered onto their backrests, about the class, and privilege that are dominant forces in the London design scene. It becomes both a functional and a sculptural object, and without doubt, the conversation piece in any design-led interior.
Steel, Cotton
75 x 55 x 55cm
Black, white, metallic silver
Made in London, U.K.
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Description
Description
The Ordinary Dining Chair by Maxim Lester is a striking piece of contemporary collectible design that blurs the boundaries between functional furniture and sculptural art. Made by hand in London, this raw tubular steel chair features a distinctive embroidered cotton backrest, transforming an everyday object into a thought-provoking design statement.
The embroidered phrases on each chair emerge from Lester's research into social class, privilege, and authenticity within the London design world. Through text and material contrast, the work explores the contradictions of designer-maker culture and the enduring British tendency to present privilege as ordinariness. The result is a chair that is as intellectually engaging as it is visually compelling.
Combining industrial steel construction with carefully crafted textile detailing, the Ordinary Dining Chair embodies the growing intersection of art furniture, collectible design, and contemporary art. Its bold aesthetic and conceptual narrative make it particularly appealing to contemporary design collectors, art addicts, rule-breakers, and interiors seeking distinctive statement pieces.
Both functional and sculptural, the chair works equally well as a dining chair, occasional chair, or standalone collectible object.
Steel, Cotton
75 x 55 x 55cm
Black, white, metallic silver
Made in London, U.K.
About The Designer
About The Designer
Maxim Lester is a designer-maker working across furniture, products, and art objects. His practice explores the narrative potential of products in our lives, utilising metal, textiles, and plastics in his London workshop.
Shipping
Shipping
This chair will be shipped from the U.K.
UK: £35
EU: £50
Global: email us at madpeople@madnesses.com
