FPE chairs

Ron Arad

The FPE chair—short for Fantastic Plastic Elastic—was designed in 1997 by Ron Arad and manufactured by Kartell. It features a flexible polypropylene seat and backrest paired with a graceful, extruded aluminum frame, ingeniously secured without the use of screws or connectors. A true postmodern icon, the FPE chair exemplifies Arad’s ability to merge sculptural expression with industrial production. It remains part of major museum collections, including those of MoMA and the Centre Pompidou.