The artwork, titled “Chair,” was created by Allen Jones in 1969 and belongs to the Pop Art movement. This sculpture is an emblematic piece that embodies the eccentric and provocative essence of the genre.
In “Chair,” Jones employs realistic human features to craft a piece of furniture. The artwork comprises a life-sized female mannequin positioned on a furry white rug, with her knees and back arched, and legs elevated vertically in high-heeled boots. Her arms are bent at the elbows, resting on the ground, and the mannequin dons a black leather harness and gloves, evoking fetishistic imagery. The seat of the chair is formed by a black leather cushion placed upon the mannequin’s thighs and torso. The meticulous attention to detail, alongside the contrast of the soft rug and the sleek, shiny leather, amplifies the sensual and controversial nature of the sculpture. Through this work, Jones addresses themes of objectification and the commodification of the female form within the consumer culture prevalent during the 1960s.
