
Ravioli Chair
<p>Internationally renowned architect Greg Lynn interpreted his version of classical upholstered furniture with his Ravioli chair. Known as a pioneer in the field of digital architecture, Lynn applied the same working methods and processes to expand his work into the field of industrial design, with the belief that the tools and techniques of architectural production can be translated into the design of products. Utilizing digital software, he manipulated the form of a flat square to create volume and mass to develop a piece of furniture. The fiberglass-reinforced construction of the chair is comprised of two shells with a curving perimeter designed to interlock with an ottoman. When used en masse, the chairs make a continuous undulating plane. The bulbous massing that forms the chair is highlighted by the color variations on the surface of the chair’s upholstery.</p>
Catalogue
- Year
- 2005
- Dimensions
- 91.5 × 78.8 × 91.5 cm (36 × 31 × 36 in.)
- Collection
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Artist
- Greg Lynn
Artist

Painting
Greg Lynn is an American architect and digital designer known for parametric and computational design methods that generate complex curved forms and adaptive geometries. Working primarily in architecture and product design, he employs algorithmic processes and advanced modeling software to create structures that respond to environmental and material constraints. His practice bridges digital theory and physical fabrication, producing built work and conceptual projects that demonstrate how computation can inform organic, flowing architectural language.
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Ravioli Chair
2005 · Fiberglass-reinforced plastic, polyurethane foam with integrated cushioning and knitted fabric
Stranded Sears Tower: Model
1992 · Black EVA High Density Foam, acrylic latex paint, and maple wood base
Stranded Sears Tower, Chicago, Illinois, Plan Drawing 1
1992 · Graphite and ink on mylar
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- Collection
- Art Institute of Chicago
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