The essentials
- The Icicle Chair is a designer chair bristling with spikes, created by Al Alavi.
- Its inspiration comes not from the hedgehog but from the Gothic world.
- Despite its intimidating appearance, its seat is comfortable and has nothing aggressive about it.
- The Icicle Chair range was still at the concept stage when this was written: the first prototype had not yet been made.
- Maison Pavane also offers a selection of designer chairs and unusual decorative objects.
What is the Icicle Chair?
The Icicle Chair is a designer chair by Al Alavi, recognisable by its backrest and seat covered in spikes. The designer drew inspiration from the Gothic world, not from the animal that its silhouette immediately brings to mind. The result is a minimalist, sculptural and deliberately pointed piece of furniture.
The hedgehog chair — someone had to think of it! If you were looking for a trendy and unusual decorative object, this one fits the bill!
Who created this spiky designer chair, and where did the idea come from?
In reality, the creator of these original designer chairs, Al Alavi, was not inspired by the cute little animal but by the dark and decidedly pointed world of Gothicism. The result is astonishing: a minimalist designer piece of furniture bristling with spikes!
Is the Icicle Chair comfortable?
Yes. The Icicle Chair's spikes are an aesthetic choice, not part of the seat itself. Despite their somewhat intimidating appearance, the Icicle Chairs are not aggressive at all. Their seat is even surprisingly comfortable — a real treat for your lower back.
Where can you buy the Icicle Chair?
At the time of writing, the first prototype had not yet been made. The Icilce Chair range was still at the concept stage, and it would be necessary to wait a few more months while Mr Alavi set up his company and began production.
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FAQ: the Icicle Chair designer chair in questions
Who is the designer of the Icicle Chair?
Al Alavi is the creator of the Icicle Chair. He designed this spiky designer chair by drawing on the Gothic world, adopting its dark and pointed vocabulary rather than an animal reference.
Why is it called a hedgehog chair?
The nickname comes from the appearance of the Icicle Chair, which is entirely covered in points reminiscent of a hedgehog's spines. Al Alavi nevertheless claims a Gothic inspiration: the points are more reminiscent of stalactites than of the small animal.
What interior design style suits a spiky chair?
The Icicle Chair works as an unusual decorative object in a minimalist or dark interior, where its sculptural silhouette remains clearly visible. Maison Pavane brings together other striking pieces in its chairs and decorative objects collections.
