Porsche, yes as in the car, is the grandson of the founder and the first son of the sports car founder Ferry Porsche. Known to his family as “Butzi” as a kid, FA Porsche never considered himself and artist, but rather a craftsman. He studied engineering before he became head of the design division at the car company. He was involved in creating many of the body designs we know so well: 904 Carrera (1963) and of course, Porsche 911 (1964).
“Design must be functional and functionality must be translated into visual aesthetics, without any reliance on gimmicks that have to be explained,” FA Porsche said.
In 1972 he established the Porsche Design Studio, where he designed numerous products including quite stylish men’s accessories (such as watches, sunglasses, and writing implements), utilitarian wares and household appliances. He designed bathrooms and kitchens and the items that go into these rooms. And, apparently, even furniture::
Love this lounge chair’s restrained line which is technically perfected. It is classical and functional, and evokes a similar feeling of tension as Carlo Mollino's chairs (but not quite… ).
Love, love, love.
This chair, Model: IP 84 S, is in a white lacquered metal and upholstered in white leather. Produced by Interprofil.
(images from Porsche.com and for sale at Room of Art.)