Pedro Friedeberg’s Hand Chair: Let me give you a hand with that

It’s very interesting how some iconic pieces came to realization out of a simple act. The iconic Pedro Friedeberg’s hand chair is one of those cases. The modern chair was created in Mexico City by local carpenters when Friedeberg’s mentor asked Pedro to give the local carpenters some work. Friedeberg asked them to make a hand big enough so he can sit on. It sounds funny, that’s what Pedro Friedeberg thought, however, the emblematic hand is now a very coveted modern piece of art.  Pedro Friedeberg’s style was obviously inspired by surrealism and his designs are loved by many stylish people. I better come up with an idea of a handy necklace.

Since then the chair has been made in many different finishes and sizes and its versatile aesthetic allows for it to be used in either traditional spaces, creating a dramatic and contrasting ambiance, and as well as in modern interiors.

 

 

 

Pedro Friedeberg obviously has a thing for hands.  A beautiful thing that is.