Zocker

Maybe not immediately recognizable as a chair, Zocker is specifically designed for children. Made of a hollow construction, smooth surface polyethylene and resulting of Luigi Colani’s extensive research, the seat presents a unique shape that results in a multifunctional piece. The chair was commissioned by German maker Burkhard Lübke, following the The Kind und Umwelt (child and environment) symposium held at the International Design Center Berlin (IDZ) in 1971. The prosperous social environment of the 1960’s resulted in discussions surrounding different aspects of life, including previous notions in raising children, which combined with Luigi Colani’s close relationship with ergonomics, gave this chair a unique character. The use of ergonomic studies is a big part of design, and this specific application makes the piece work simultaneously as a seat-desk, a chair with backrest and even as toy for play.