Hitchcock Chair c. 1936

Robert Brigadier drew this Hitchcock Chair plan on March 18, 1936. It’s just lines on paper, but there’s so much information here. You can almost smell the wood. The drawing is meticulous. Each line, each measurement, feels deliberate, like a craftsman mapping out a new world. There’s a precision to it, but also a kind of warmth, you know? It’s like Brigadier is thinking about how this chair will feel to the person sitting in it. Look at the way he’s drawn the curve of the back, just so. It’s not just a chair, it’s an invitation to rest. It reminds me of those architectural drawings by Frank Lloyd Wright, where every detail is considered. Both artists were so dedicated to their craft, right? They believed in the power of design to shape our lives. And that’s what art is all about, isn’t it? It’s about creating spaces, both physical and emotional, where we can connect with each other and with ourselves.