Maybe you've heard of the Acapulco chair or at least seen it before. This currently trendy chair is actually a model from the 50s and 60s, which you may have already recognized from the design. Like many objects and designs from the past, this designer chair is also on the rise and, like the Eames chair, is a popular piece of furniture for interior design. We have some facts about the Acapulco chair's past as well as furnishing ideas for you.
As you can already imagine, the designer chair has something to do with the popular holiday resort of Acapulco. This Mexican place was a popular travel destination in the 50s and 60s. Many celebrities spent their days off there, including Jackie and John Kennedy on their honeymoon. Liz Taylor once again chose this location for her wedding.
It is said that a tourist from France also visited the place in the 50s. As he sits on onesolid chairWhen he rested, he became uncomfortably hot. A look at the nearby, airy hammocks that were typical of the Maya gave him the idea of designing an equally airy chair that is perfect for the tropics.
Whether this legend is true or not, the fact is that the chair was created in the 1950s and quickly became a popular piece of furniture in Mexico. The chair usually consists of a metal frame covered with tight vinyl cord. The shape is somewhat reminiscent of a pear. While back then it was mainly used for outdoor use, today it is a trendy piece of furniture for indoor use.
The pear shape was later repeatedly transformed by designers. This resulted in rounder variants, two-seaters or those made of leather. All in all, the model combines exoticism, modernity and the glamor of stars. Now check out more ideas for designing rooms with the attractive chair.
The model is not only offered in neutral colors. It is often chosen in a strong color to add an interesting color accent. Furniture with a similar design can also be combined very well with it, such as the modern floor lamps above, whose stands were inspired by the chair.
In the cold seasons, it can get a little too airy on the model, even indoors. In this case, it can be wonderfully decorated with a blanket or stylish fur, which also has a decorative effect. A cushion promises additional comfort and makes the chair appear more homely.
Modern chairs like the Acapulco chair can be easily combined with other pieces of furniture. So it can take on the role of an armchair and be combined with a stool, the design of which can be the same as the chair, as in one of the examples above, or have a completely different style as here.
Like the Eames chair, which has a completely different origin, the model can be converted into a rocking chair. It makes you dream of a cozy reading corner in the house, doesn't it? The frame is again made of metal and comfort is provided by the white fur that contrasts with the black chair.
You can also buy the piece of furniture to furnish a children's room. The colorful variants are particularly suitable there. Create a cozy reading corner for the little ones and equip it with comfortable designer chairs to guarantee the best possible comfort.
Whether you match the color of the chair to the other furniture or choose a contrasting color, it will become an eye-catcher and a decorative object either way. Combine with other retro furniture like this buffet, as well as with decorations like the crocheted rug.
You can get a certain patchwork look if you combine several chairs in different colors. As you can see, a designer chair can also consist of different colors. There are no limits to the design of the model. Bring tropical retro flair into your own home!
