Wiggle Stool

Frank Gehry, born 1929 in Toronto, Canada, earned a degree in architecture from the University of Southern California before studying urban planning at Harvard University's Graduate School of Design.

1962, he founded the architectural firm Frank Gehry & Associates in Los Angeles. He designed the cardboard furniture series Easy Edges between 1969-72, including The Wiggle Side Chair, in which he brought a new aesthetic dimension to such an everyday material as cardboard.

Over the years, he has taught at several universities, including Harvard and Yale, where he served as Charlotte-Davenport-Professorship of Architecture (1982, 1985, 1987-89) and still teaches.

Gehry has received numerous honorary doctorates from the University of Toronto, the University of Southern California, Yale University, Harvard University, and the University of Edinburgh.

Vitra, founded in 1950 by Willi and Erika Fehlbaum in Basel, Switzerland, initially specialized in shopfitting. Inspired by the German word 'Vitrine,' meaning display case, Vitra evolved into a global design powerhouse.

In 1956, Vitra began licensed production of iconic designs by Charles and Ray Eames, expanding to Weil am Rhein, Germany, where the renowned Vitra Campus now stands. This architectural marvel houses the Vitra Design Museum and VitraHaus, honoring the Eames legacy.

Today, as a third-generation family business, Vitra blends environmental, cultural, and commercial missions, shaping innovative design solutions that redefine living and working spaces worldwide. Their commitment to sustainability is evident in every aspect of production, reflecting a continuous drive for progress and excellence.