17 Artists Reimagine Dior's Medallion Chair for Salone del Mobile
Dior Maison has brought together 17 global artists to give a fresh take on the legendary Medallion chair, set to be unveiled at Salone del Mobile in Milan from September 5-10, 2021, following an 18-month break due to the pandemic. Originally selected by Christian Dior for his fashion presentations, this Louis XVI style chair is crafted from beech wood sourced from the Vosges forests, requiring the expertise of 20 artisans over 50 hours and utilizing at least 200 tools. Among the participating artists are Sam Baron, Nacho Carbonell, and Pierre Charpin, each offering distinct interpretations, such as Baron’s exploration of everyday items and Mahdavi’s vibrant asymmetry, showcasing Dior's dedication to artistry and craftsmanship.
Key facts
- 17 artists reinterpreted Dior's Medallion chair
- Presented at Salone del Mobile in Milan from September 5-10, 2021
- Fair returns after 18-month hiatus due to pandemic
- Chair is Louis XVI style made from beech wood from Vosges forests
- Each chair requires 20 specialists over 50 hours and 200 tools
- Artists include Sam Baron, Nacho Carbonell, Pierre Charpin, Dimore studio, Khaled El Mays, Martino Gamper, Constance Guisset, India Mahdavi, nendo, Joy de Rohan Chabot, Linde Freya Tangelder, Atang Tshikare, Seungjin Yang, Ma Yansong, Jinyeong Yeon, Tokujin Yoshioka, Pierre Yovanovitch
- Artists hail from Italy, France, Lebanon, Korea, Japan
- Chair features bronze Dior medallion on back
Entities
Artists
- Sam Baron
- Nacho Carbonell
- Pierre Charpin
- Dimore studio
- Khaled El Mays
- Martino Gamper
- Constance Guisset
- India Mahdavi
- nendo
- Joy de Rohan Chabot
- Linde Freya Tangelder
- Atang Tshikare
- Seungjin Yang
- Ma Yansong
- Jinyeong Yeon
- Tokujin Yoshioka
- Pierre Yovanovitch
- Christian Dior
Institutions
- Dior Maison
- Dior
- Salone del Mobile
- Fiera Milano
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- France
- Lebanon
- Korea
- Japan
- Vosges
- Tokyo
- Los Angeles
- Middle East