Often referred to as one of the designer’s favorite pieces, the leather Ox chair (1960), perched on chromed steel supports, shows modern design doesn’t always need to be so “dreadfully serious.” The inflated shapes of Picasso’s paintings supposedly inspired the shape of this piece, which -- true to form if you’re taking Surrealism as a reference point -- initially were sold with or without horns. Photo 7 of 8 in 7 Iconic Chairs by Hans Wegner

7 Iconic Chairs by Hans Wegner

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Often referred to as one of the designer’s favorite pieces, the leather Ox chair (1960), perched on chromed steel supports, shows modern design doesn’t always need to be so "dreadfully serious." The inflated shapes of Picasso’s paintings supposedly inspired the shape of this piece, which—true to form if you’re taking Surrealism as a reference point—initially were sold with or without horns.