The original Kangaroo chairs was designed by Swiss architect Pierre Jeanneret to be used in administrative and hospital buildings in Chandigarh, India.

In the 1950s, the city of Chandigarh undertook a huge urban planning project headed up by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret's cousin. (Must run in the family!) The kangaroo chair, so named because its side profile looks like a sitting kangaroo, was designed to be both comfortable and practical. The chairs are low slung, forcing a relaxed posture. 

While my miniature version has slats to simplify it, the original was caned. This was perfect for the climate as it allowed airflow around the sitter. 

While it was made to be practical and affordable--it was used in government office buildings--its fame has made kangaroo chairs sought after collectors' items.

I get asked all the time where I find my ideas for my furniture kits. All my kits are miniaturized reproductions of real furniture, and there are a couple of places I like to find pieces to reproduce.

Like all of my kits, the Klismos Chair kit is based off a real piece of furniture. But what exactly is a klismos chair?