Companion Chair (Grey)
by KAWS
Year: 2019
Medium: Plush toys, Stainless steel and Cumaru wood
Size: 36 × 52 × 41 in
Blurring the boundaries between sculpture, furniture, and collectible design, KAWS’ Companion Chair (Grey) (2019) combines plush toys, stainless steel, and Cumaru wood in a striking functional artwork measuring 36 × 52 × 41 inches. Created during the artist’s celebrated exploration of design objects, the piece transforms the iconic Companion into an immersive sculptural form. Its innovative materiality, exceptional craftsmanship, and enduring market demand make it a distinguished acquisition for discerning contemporary art collectors.
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Companion Chair (Grey) is a rare sculptural work that expands KAWS’ iconic Companion character into the realm of collectible design. Created during the artist’s mature period, the piece reflects his ongoing interest in blurring the boundaries between contemporary art, functional objects, and popular culture. Unlike KAWS’ early street interventions and altered advertisements, Companion Chair (Grey) was conceived exclusively as a studio design object and collectible sculpture. It has no street graffiti version because its concept depends on craftsmanship, material quality, and three-dimensional functionality rather than public installation.
The chair transforms the familiar Companion figure into an interactive object, inviting viewers to engage physically with one of contemporary art’s most recognizable characters. Its muted grey finish emphasizes form over color, while themes of comfort, vulnerability, nostalgia, and design innovation remain central. The work demonstrates how KAWS elevates everyday furniture into an artwork without losing the emotional qualities that define the Companion series.
Collectors regard Companion Chair (Grey) as one of the artist’s most desirable functional editions. Limited production, crossover appeal between art and design, and strong international demand have reinforced its importance within the contemporary market.
At ArtLife Gallery, we see Companion Chair (Grey) as a milestone in KAWS’ evolution beyond painting and sculpture. Closely related to Companion, Chum, BFF, and his collectible furniture projects, it highlights the artist’s ability to merge design, craftsmanship, and blue-chip contemporary art into a highly sought-after collectible.
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Companion Chair (Grey)
by KAWS
Year: 2019
Medium: Plush toys, Stainless steel and Cumaru wood
Size: 36 × 52 × 41 in
Blurring the boundaries between sculpture, furniture, and collectible design, KAWS’ Companion Chair (Grey) (2019) combines plush toys, stainless steel, and Cumaru wood in a striking functional artwork measuring 36 × 52 × 41 inches. Created during the artist’s celebrated exploration of design objects, the piece transforms the iconic Companion into an immersive sculptural form. Its innovative materiality, exceptional craftsmanship, and enduring market demand make it a distinguished acquisition for discerning contemporary art collectors.
Companion Chair (Grey) is a rare sculptural work that expands KAWS’ iconic Companion character into the realm of collectible design. Created during the artist’s mature period, the piece reflects his ongoing interest in blurring the boundaries between contemporary art, functional objects, and popular culture. Unlike KAWS’ early street interventions and altered advertisements, Companion Chair (Grey) was conceived exclusively as a studio design object and collectible sculpture. It has no street graffiti version because its concept depends on craftsmanship, material quality, and three-dimensional functionality rather than public installation.
The chair transforms the familiar Companion figure into an interactive object, inviting viewers to engage physically with one of contemporary art’s most recognizable characters. Its muted grey finish emphasizes form over color, while themes of comfort, vulnerability, nostalgia, and design innovation remain central. The work demonstrates how KAWS elevates everyday furniture into an artwork without losing the emotional qualities that define the Companion series.
Collectors regard Companion Chair (Grey) as one of the artist’s most desirable functional editions. Limited production, crossover appeal between art and design, and strong international demand have reinforced its importance within the contemporary market.
At ArtLife Gallery, we see Companion Chair (Grey) as a milestone in KAWS’ evolution beyond painting and sculpture. Closely related to Companion, Chum, BFF, and his collectible furniture projects, it highlights the artist’s ability to merge design, craftsmanship, and blue-chip contemporary art into a highly sought-after collectible.