Daumiller chair – Gubi

Rainer Daumiller, 1977

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The Daumiller chair is a manifesto in honour of the beauty of pine, its knots and its colour. A classic of the 70s, it is now making a comeback in a context of environmental concerns that magnify its qualities. For Daumiller was an ecologist ahead of his time, concerned with sustainable and nature-friendly constructions.

The Daumiller chair reissued by Gubi is made of certified solid pine, like the original pieces produced by the Hirtshals sawmill in 1977. Solid in its construction, simple in its form and sculptural in its expression, it expresses a frank and direct materiality.

The seat and backrest, which are adapted to the contours of the body, add to the bold and retro expressiveness of this design classic.

Après avoir réintroduit le fauteuil de table en 2022, Gubi réédite la chaise sans accoudoir.

D'une estéhétique rustique intemporelle, la chaise offre un mélange de confort, de fonctionnalité et d'esthétique sculpturale.

COMFORT INNOVATION

True to Daumiller’s design philosophy, the chair’s aesthetic transcends any specific era, making it as relevant today as ever. Beneath its classic expression lies a forward-thinking innovation: a backrest that moves naturally with the body’s movements, offering a gentle tilt for flexible sitting positions, and providing support and comfort.

Inspired by the traditional Danish milking stool and Hans J. Wegner's China Chair, Daumiller wanted to create a sturdy chair that could withstand both children's games and adult parties.

The choice of pine, a fast-growing and fast-renewing tree, demonstrates a commitment to sustainability that was ahead of its time.

Another advantage of pine: although the chair looks solid and heavy, it is relatively light. This is all the more interesting as the height of the seat has been increased to take into account the increase in the average height of the population.

Versatile and elegant, the Daumiller chair is at home in both private and public environments, in groups or alone, in kitchens or dining rooms.

The generous seat, armrests and three-part backrest are carefully milled to obtain the necessary curvature, then finished by hand.

Rainer Daumiller

‍Daumiller has always been drawn to durability and simplicity, both in his life and in his work. The robust, sculptural forms of his creations bear witness to a long-standing love for the natural world and an intuitive understanding of materials - the ability to take what is there, respond to its inherent properties and create something special, whether he is foraging for food or designing furniture.

‍Daumiller started designing furniture while he was at primary school. With a friend, he designed a desk and a wardrobe, then had them made by a neighbouring carpentry workshop, shaping the sculptural handles himself. At the end of his secondary education, an apprenticeship as a cabinetmaker seemed the logical next step for a man so drawn to manual work.

‍The philosophy of Austrian philosopher, social reformer and architect Rudolf Steiner and a weekly visit from a teacher from the Waldorf School in Stuttgart provided him with additional learning. They taught him to form objects from seemingly random pieces of wood, based on what each specific piece suggested to them. This approach has shaped Daumiller's instinct to listen to materials and let their natural characteristics shape the design. Of all the furniture created by German-born designer Rainer Daumiller, the Daumiller pine armchair is perhaps the one that best expresses his values and approach as a designer. Solidly constructed, simply shaped and sculpturally expressive, its direct materiality and robust composition pay homage to Daumiller's lifelong affinity with nature. Moreover, the designer's choice of pine testifies to a commitment to sustainability that was ahead of its time.