1955 Ernest Race Heron Chair

Ernest Race Heron Chair by Ernest Race 1955.

The Heron armchair utilised Race’s innovative internal construction of welded steel rod. Rather than using traditional wood frames as was the norm at the time, the steel rod, latex foam and elasticated webbing allowed for a complex form and visually lightweight outline. The design offered a high level of comfort and generous proportions.

Despite the progressive design and positive response to the Heron, the production was curtailed in 1961 when the Race factory moved away from their pool of skilled labour.

Ernest Race practiced both furniture and textile design. His understanding of materials and processes allowed for a diverse output of furniture in aluminium, steel, plywood and upholstery.

Race was widely awarded for his designs during his short career and his historically important work appears in museum collections worldwide.

Dimensions:
82w x 95d x 42/84cmh