Gu Chair

Gu is MAD’s contemporary take on the traditional wooden armchair, inspired by the skeletal structure “gu” meaning “bones” in Chinese. The design features flowing, interconnected joints that resemble fibrous connective tissue, allowing each surface to transition seamlessly into the next.

The chair’s organic form blurs the line between structure and body, evoking the sense of a living organism rather than a static object. Its sculptural silhouette is accentuated by the strong directionality of the wood grain, which follows the chair’s smooth curves and enhances its fluid appearance.

Both natural and futuristic, Gu reflects Ma Yansong’s ongoing exploration of form, material, and human connection merging traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design language.