The Rex Chair is more than just a folding wooden chair. It is a work of art whose ergonomic timeless design offers maximum comfort. Designed in 1952 by the Slovenian designer Niko Kralj, its chameleon-like nature allows it to fit anywhere and appeal to each and every personality. Whether you want to make an impression with a great sense of style or just sit back and enjoy a good book this cult item easily transforms itself from a decorative collectible into a comfortable lounge chair. Give your room a touch of originality and creativity. Three models available: folding chair, folding lounge chair and the folding rocking chair. WonderWood is proud to present you the REX FOLDING CHAIRS instore and online.
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REX (KING IN LATIN) IS NAMED
FOR ITS DESIGNER, NIKO KRALJ,
WHOSE LAST NAME ALSO
TRANSLATES TO KING
IN SLOVENIAN.
Niko Kralj was born in this year. Even as a kid he showed great interest in acquiring new knowledge. His excellent grades in school and passion for design led him to the Faculty of Architecture, where he became a model student and a demonstrator and later on even one of the most respected professors. His forward-thinking inventions and an eye for useful, but stylish solutions put him on a pedestal. He has become one of the most renown legends of timeless and minimalistic design.
This is the year when Kralj’s first Rex designs were born. From theoretical points to sketch, from sketch to analysis, arguments and improvements to prototypes, made in the carpenter shop. This accurate and very natural process that is present in nature for millions of years was his guideline in creating new designs.
Starting the production of Rex 120 first Rex designs were brought to public light. Known for its perfect ergonomics and lightweight composition Rex 120 still looks attractive and grand. On top of that Kralj designed the Mosquito Chair, which got its name from thin tapering legs and mosquito wings shaped seating surface. Due to its technological complexity, but definitely not because of the lack of elegance and comfort, the production of Mosquito started only in 2012.
Stool CC has been conceived with the intention to suit every taste and situation. Although it blends well practically into every setting, it is still a very unique piece. Its cross type construction gives the appearance that the stool floats effortlessly above the legs.
This was one of Kralj’s most productive years. Many of his best known chairs got their final shapes in 1956. The most legendary of all, Rex Lounge, its variations, Rex Chair, Rex Rocking Chair, and one of the most sought-after items – Shell Dining and Lounge Chair started the significant transformation of Slovenian living and working spaces.
In order to complete the line of very much desired Rex chairs, Kralj developed two additional pieces of foldable furniture – Rex Coffee Table and Rex Daybed for children. The same year he left on a six-month advanced study training programme in Stockholm, where he immersed himself in Scandinavian design culture and worked in Olaf Pir’s design bureau.
In 1960 the Swedish daily Dages Nyheter proclaimed Niko Kralj to be the best furniture designer in Europe. In the course of his professional career he filed and registered 118 patents and models, written 39 research papers, appeared at 94 exhibitions and published over 100 articles on design.
Niko Kralj established Institute of Design. As a long-standing head of the institute, he lobbied for integration of scientific research work with production. Numerous international acknowledgements and awards got him to tour the world. He served as an expert in the United Nations Industrial Design Organization (UNIDO) in Israel.
In order to preserve Kralj’s most important pieces of art and show the world the eternity of his great designs the production of this legendary furniture from 50s and 60s was revived under the brand Rex Kralj. To honor Niko Kralj’s significant work and life book Design for All, All for Design was published. The book is available upon request for 36 €.
Rex Lounge has been included in the Design Collection of Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, Collection of Designmuseum Danmark in Copenhagen, MAK Museum in Vienna and Museum for Industrial Design in Prague.
