If ever you get tired while shopping at Pacific Place, take a seat. In fact, take two - or even 100. You will be spoilt for choice at Hundred, an exhibition by Lane Crawford honoring a century's worth of heritage, innovation and design. It will be held at the Garden Court until May 21.
Each of the 100 chairs sourced from around the world from over 20 brands - including leading names such as Carl Hansen & Son, Cassina, Fritz Hansen, Knoll and Vitra - represent a year.
Start your journey from the far right and see how chairs morph from the simply functional to Art Deco, mid-century, pop art and sculptural pieces.
The mid-century section is where you'll find instantly recognizable icons such as Knoll Studio's Barcelona relax chair and Hetman Miller's Eames lounge chair. Chairs get more playful as your progress in time, with some, like the Manks Ekstrem lounge chair not even resembling one at all - but proving a surprisingly comfortable seat.
And as you approach the end, you can see how sustainability takes over, with chairs made from eco-friendly materials.
Most chairs on display can be purchased through the retailer. Adding a seamless and interactive element to the shopping experience, each chair is labeled with a QR code that allows you to virtually browse and shop pieces with an augmented reality view, offering an instant visualization of products within your home.
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