The NYCxDesign Festival, held from May 15 to 20, has been a celebration of varied design disciplines. Highlighting events throughout New York City, one standout was Casa Valle, founded by Jane Keltner and Giancarlo Valle. Their presentation featured 50 handcrafted replicas of Gaudi's iconic Batllo chair, reflecting Gaudi's innovative design philosophy. The chair's ergonomic design, created in the 19th century, challenges conventional aesthetics while emphasizing functionality. Valle and Keltner's collaboration marks a significant moment in highlighting the nuances of Gaudi's work beyond his well-known architecture.
Valle and Keltner explain that Gaudi's furniture designs, though lesser-known than his architecture, present a unique elegance and rigor that deserves recognition.
The Batllo chair is a testament to Gaudi’s innovative approach, featuring an ergonomic design that adapts to the human body, showcasing his ahead-of-his-time concepts.
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