One seat, infinite possibilities. Chair: 500 Designs That Matter (Phaidon, 2025) celebrates its titular subject as an object of innovation, experimentation, and expression. From early bentwood furniture to unconventional creations, the book highlights iconic and influential designs that expanded ideas as well as production methods. Featuring Alvar Aalto, Charlotte Perriand, Hans Wegner, Jasper Morrison, and more notable designers, each entry offers a deeper understanding of why the chair continues to spark the imagination and invites us to sit and pause.