Interesting chairs that play with time and materials...

Found in a book on history of through the ages. Dates back to Roman era, but quite a contemporary concept of imitation.

Imperial Chair by Elisabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti (1988) - inspiration taken from tribal crafts

El Ultimo Grito,  Miss Ramirez cork and latex chair.  Inspired by the process used to make cork shoes.

Blow Chair by Jonathon de Pas

Chairs by Robert Venturi inspiration from many eras.