Designer: Frank Gehry | 2004
Manufacturer: Heller

Architect Frank Gehry is known for his twisting, unconventionally shaped buildings. Our founder Alan Heller was known for his ability to see things others couldn’t. When Heller approached Gehry and said, “We can take your architecture and turn it into furniture,” the result was pure magic.

Best of Show winner at Neocon 2004, the Gehry Left Twist Cube is a sculptural monolithic form that can be used as a stool, bedside table, end table, shower bench, ottoman, or coffee table – indoors or out – adding a touch of playful Gehry architecture to commercial, residential, and institutional settings. Fully weatherproof, it’s available in a “Gehry bouquet” of colors inspired by the architect’s flower sculpture for French artist Sophie Calle. The colors had the unexpected effect, Gehry says, of inspiring his firm to “put more color into our architecture.”

This hollow single-piece form features consistent wall thickness and stress-free outer corners for supreme resistance to breakage. It weighs 15.87 pounds, but if you’d like to add sand for even more wind resistance, there is a hole with removable plug on the underside. We recommend using dry play sand that can be purchased at most hardware or landscape material stores.

Just as Gehry’s architecture shows his ability to make the unbelievable believable, Gehry’s furniture – which may not look comfortable – is surprisingly and wonderfully comfortable. This is the result of Gehry not allowing form alone to win; function is just as important. This collection brings happiness to a variety of spaces worldwide – from retail storefronts to corporate offices to playgrounds.

MATERIALS: Polyethylene

DIMENSIONS:

Height: 17 1/8“
Width: 18 1/8”
Depth: 17 15/16”
Weight: 15.87 lbs.

CARE & MAINTENANCE:

UV Exposure

Our rotationally molded product is manufactured from Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) with UV stabilizers. All polyethylenes are susceptible to degradation upon long term exposure; the result is the material becomes brittle. UV stabilizers act to absorb, transfer, and reflect UV. It is recommended in extreme weather (defined as below 15°F and above 100°F) the items be covered when not in use to prolong the finish of the material.

Cleaning

For minor spots Heller recommends a damp soft cloth and non abrasive bleach free cleaner.

For heavier marks a mild bleach free detergent (such as dishwashing liquid diluted in warm water) and soft brush with will be sufficient. Wipe excess water off with a chamois.

Polishing & Scratches

We recommend polishing the Furniture with NOVUS Plastic Clean & Polish once a month for high traffic uses; every two the three months for normal use.

This helps to maintain the original finish and can help to hide minor scratches and wear.

NOVUS has severalproducts for various levels of scratches, the website: www.novuspolish.com will provide more information about their products and where they can be purchased.

Most colors in stock. Usually ships in 3-5 business days.