Helmut Palla

Born in 1958, the self-taught "deconstruction designer," as he calls himself, began his career as an advertising photographer but then turned to design, often acting as both designer and manufacturer, specializing in unique pieces with a strong and often experimental character. Following projects such as Tatgalerie (Design for Second & Third Skin), B.Ä.N.G. (Construction of Aesthetic Utility Objects), and Turniture (Turned & Tuned Gymnastics Furniture), the "Chairman" focuses primarily on armchairs, chairs, and seating.