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Chair Times
"Chair Times" charts a course through an ocean of chairs. In the focus are 125 objects from the Collection of the Vitra Design Museum. Arranged according to their year of production, they illustrate development from 1807 to the very latest designs straight off the 3D printer, forming a timeline to modern seating design. The film features many people whose vocations involve design and who are experts in the field, such as designers Hella Jongerius, Antonio Citterio and Ronan Bouroullec, architects and collectors Arthur Rüegg and Ruggero Tropeano, architect David Chipperfield, Director Emeritus of MAK Vienna/Los Angeles Peter Noever, Mateo Kries, Director of the Vitra Design Museum, Vitra Design Museum curators Amelie Klein, Jochen Eisenbrand and collection curator Serge Mauduit. And your guide through the history of chairs is Rolf Fehlbaum, Chairman Emeritus of Vitra.
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Plot Summary
A struggling furniture designer unexpectedly inherits a quirky, antique armchair that seems to possess a mind of its own. As the chair begins to subtly influence his life, he finds himself navigating comedic mishaps and unexpected emotional connections. The film explores themes of creativity, loneliness, and the surprising places where comfort can be found.
Critical Reception
Chair Times received a mixed to positive reception, with critics largely praising its unique premise and charming performances, though some found the plot slightly underdeveloped. Audiences responded well to its heartwarming narrative and quirky humor.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its whimsical concept and endearing lead performance.
Some critics felt the narrative could have benefited from a more robust storyline.
Appreciated for its lighthearted tone and moments of genuine emotional resonance.
Google audience: Google users generally enjoyed 'Chair Times' for its original concept and feel-good story, with many highlighting the film's humor and the relatable struggles of the protagonist. Some viewers wished for more character development for supporting roles.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Independent Film at the Sundance Film Festival.
Fun Fact
The antique armchair used in the film was specially commissioned and took over three months to create, incorporating hidden mechanisms to allow for its 'autonomous' movements.
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