Marcel Gascoin’s designs became a staple in French homes during the 1950s. His fascination with utilitarian characteristics and flexible functionality began in childhood, where he grew up around boats, admiring their efficient use of space. Gascoin's iconic C-Chair design rejected the tradition of oversized and ornate Louis XV or Regency chairs that were popular at the time, instead prioritising simple functionality, executed with meticulous attention to detail.

Celebrated for the vital role he played in the reconstruction of post-war France, Marcel Gascoin's quietly composed contemporary designs seek to connect art with industry, underpinned by his deep-rooted social conscience. Gascoin had little interest in creating work to populate museums, instead he hoped to serve the needs of a French populace devastated by war. Ironically, his work is now being rediscovered by collectors, curators and designers across the world, renowned for creating a new standard for design. 

Innovatively designed by Gascoin in 1947 to suit the compact post-war French home, the F-Chair from GUBI is an elegant reimagining of his enduring mid-century classic, now ready for the outdoors.

Characterised by its high-quality wooden workmanship and distinctive leg profile, the minimalist chair is crafted from hardwearing teak and completed with an all-weather fibre of extruded and twisted polythene.

One of the post-war era’s leading designers, Marcel Gascoin’s designs became a staple in French homes during the 1950s. His fascination with utilitarian characteristics and flexible functionality began in childhood, where he grew up around boats, admiring their efficient use of space. Gascoin's iconic C-Chair design rejected the tradition of oversized and ornate Louis XV or Regency chairs that were popular at the time, instead prioritising simple functionality, executed with meticulous attention to detail.