Rex Lounge Chair
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The ‘Rex’ Lounge Chair by Slovenian Architect Niko Kralj is one of the most iconic Eastern European designs of the 20th century. This lauded armchair has admiring fans around the world and sits comfortably in the permanent collection of the MoMA and many other prominent design museums.
The Rex Lounge Chair captivates with its elegant form and fluid folding mechanism. Ground-breaking plywood shaping techniques were developed to permit bending in two perpendicular directions. The result is a brilliant example of the timeless and highly functional furniture that defines Niko Kralj’s legacy.
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Rex Lounge Chair
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Rex Kralj
Rex Kralj was founded to celebrate and protect the legacy of Slovenian industrial designer Niko Krajl (1920 - 2013). The company produces many of Niko Kralj's most important designs from the mid 20th century as well as collaborating with contemporary designers who take inspiration from Kralj's design legacy.
The Designer /
Niko Kralj
Niko Kralj is a highly celebrated central figure of Slovenian post-war design. Kralj's modern designs have come to represent a key part of the Slovenian cultural identity. His work from the mid 20th century sits comfortably alongside the most important industrial designers in the world.
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Niko Kralj included in MoMA Permanent Collection
If you don’t know who designer Niko Kralj is, you can be forgiven. Not many people outside of Kralj’s homeland of Slovenia are familiar with his highly progressive and award-winning modern furniture designs.
