Kite Chair by Karim Rashid: Light and convenient

Flying a kite is a big part of my memories of childhood. I remember those days when the kids in the neighborhood would spend long hours in the afternoons watching their kites bobbing in the wind. Sometimes I would join them too. Kites were of different designs, from the basic home-made type to fancy ones bought in stores. Then after that we’d all plop down on chairs in someone’s house to quench our thirst.

We didn’t have anything fancy to sit on like the Kite Chair designed by Karim Rashid. Children hardly ever pay attention to furniture anyway, unless its design appeals to them particularly. Adults are a different story, though. If you own a dining establishment like a café or restaurant, then the Kite Chair would probably be worth a look, to be considered as partners to your commercial bistro tables.

There are two versions available. The regular one measures 875 mm high, 820 mm wide, and 880 mm deep while the smaller one (known as the mini-Kite) measures 470 mm high, 55 mm wide, and 720 mm deep. The mini-Kite’s cushion is made of cold foam that is covered in Dacron. Both versions are rotary molded. They are available in several colors, namely off-white, off-black, orange, pink, blue-grey, and kiwi green.

They can be used either indoors or outdoors. One of the good things about them is the aluminum tube that has been molded into the chairs’ body. This tube serves to drain water that has accumulated in the seat, so no worries about leaving them outdoors in the rain and having to remove rainwater yourself manually.

The Kite Chair might not look anything like a kite, but that doesn’t matter. Its practicality, convenient maintenance requirements, and availability in a variety of colors make it a good choice for restaurants owners.