The Antimacassar III chair, references crocheted doilies that protected chairs from Macassar, the fashionable men’s hair conditioner that became popular in the early 1900s. Antimacassar III is a functional, solid bronze chair that questions and honors the past. Ruben van Megen graduated from the Design Academy in Eindhoven and has been awarded an A’ Design Award, Talente Award, and a Red Dot Award, one of the most prestigious international labels for high quality design. His work can be seen in museums, galleries, and design shows worldwide.