Poul M. Volther was a trained cabinetmaker who also attended the School of Arts and Crafts. He belonged to the generation of architects who had their roots in Scandinavian functionalism, where organic design and the modernist motto of form-follows-function prevailed. In addition to leaving his mark in Danish and international design history with his Corona chair, Poul M. Volther also taught at The Danish Design School and thus influenced hundreds of new designers with his unerring sense of form and his strict requirements for quality and functionality.
When Poul M. Volther created Corona in 1964 the chair was an obvious hit. Corona was light yet had a sculptural gravity that was not easily forgotten. This combination made Corona a star in countless movies, fashion series and music videos. The Corona Chair was one of the most recognizable designs of the twentieth century, still both chic and comfortable.
The Corona Chair was inspired by the organic shape and durability of the human spine. Every section cleverly mirrors a stylized vertebrae, creating an intelligent and functional piece of furniture. The Corona lounge chair & ottoman feature molded polyurethane foam and can be upholstered in a variety of fabric or leather options. The base is matte chromed spring steel. The chair base swivels but the ottoman does not.
The entirely hand sewn chair is a wonderful expression of mid-century modern innovation that achieves the ideal balance of form and practicality. Gently inviting you to melt into its curving backrest and seat, this chair is the epitome of inspired comfort.
