Designed in 1959, the Faceted Form Series consists of molded fiberglass side and arm chairs with varying bases. While some dub it the “origami chair,” the Faceted series is based on the natural phenomena of cellular formation—on manmade structures such as the geodesic dome. Models include the swivel chair, stacking chair, a tapered steel tube base, and the oh-so-coveted and rare spider base. A letter dated 1960 from the sales director of the Directional Contract Furniture Group describes the chair as “an important contribution to the seating field … hailed as a totally new construction concept.” We’ll take two. Photo 3 of 7 in 6 Simple, Sophisticated Paul McCobb Designs to Know and Love

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Designed in 1959, the Faceted Form Series consists of molded fiberglass side and arm chairs with varying bases. While some dub it the "origami chair," the Faceted series is based on the natural phenomena of cellular formation—on manmade structures such as the geodesic dome. Models include the swivel chair, stacking chair, a tapered steel tube base, and the oh-so-coveted and rare spider base. A letter dated 1960 from the sales director of the Directional Contract Furniture Group describes the chair as "an important contribution to the seating field … hailed as a totally new construction concept." We’ll take two.