MAKK Reprise: Thonet, Ron Arad, Satyendra Pakhalé

In addition to showing “From Aalto to Zumthor Furniture by Architects” the Museum für Angewandte Kunst Köln is also showing off it’s new acquisitions: 10 early Michael Thonet stools and a rare work from Jacob and Josef Kohn.

Plus 2 monumental pieces of modern abstract metal furniture: “2 R Not” by Ron Arad and “Bell Metal Horse Chair” by Satyendra Pakhalé

The Thonet chairs are currently being displayed in a special showcase that wonderfully portrays the development of Michael Thonet’s work.

And is if to taunt the founder of industrial furniture production, the curators have placed “2 R Not” and “Bell Metal Horse Chair” directly in front of the Thonet exhibition like two menacing, futuristic, bouncers

Michael Thonet and Ron Arad. Juxtaposition of the year.

Michael Thonet. A man who had an idea. And never gave up on it...

Michael Thonet and his "Boppard Chair"

Michael Thonet and Ron Arad