am i the only one who hates this chair? i mean, i guess i can appreciate it... but man, i do not like it at all- and i especially don't like how it's thrown into so many situations in an attempt to look expensive and hip... to "design" a space.

I figured comments will be of the bashing nature because people think this is up there with chevrons and faux taxidermy "trends", HOWEVER, I love these chairs and own a few. I first saw one about 8 years ago and vowed that I would one day have one. So I was proud when I was able to actually get my own place and purchase one. Now I have a couple and I think they are so great for small NYC apartments like mine b/c they cut down on visual clutter are pretty. I was not "trying" to look hip or "design" a space (though not sure what's wrong with the latter), I simply really like the way they look.

I don't hate it but I've never been comfortable with this chair - always worried I'll scratch it with a ring or a jeans rivet. I remember the floor models at the late, lamented Caban in Toronto were always scuffed and gouged. OK, dozens of people sat on them daily but other furniture seemed to stand the wear and tear better. I could be wrong, though.

I've never been a fan of them .. but any acrylic or plastic furniture just looks cheap to me, no matter how it's used or what designer label is on it.

Ugh. Apologies to those who think the Louis Ghost is the Bee's Knees, but this chair has been a peeve of mine since I can't even remember when. YEARS ago, right from the start, so it's not design fatigue.

I know it's supposed to convey upscale, "fun" style; always reminds me of cheap, uncomfortable plastic and Lucite seating from my '60s-'70s childhood, like something you'd find outside the changing rooms in an old school lingerie boutique or bridal shop. I can't quite put my finger on why it irritates me so much (there are worse decor crimes), but it just does.

Not sure why so much bashing of the Ghost Chair...I think it is a lovely and unique take on a classic piece. SN: People can be so judgemental, if someone uses or incorporates a piece into a design, it should not be assumed that they are using it for any other reason besides that they like it! Such foolish flights of fancy...

I'm not a fan of them, but the chair I really cannot stand is the Panton, which I think looks like some kind of melted crayon ghost.

I agree with Laloo and Jamie...

Glad I'm not the only one that thinks they're tacky. The shape is that of a classic, but It's a stinking plastic chair for $400/ea? No thank you.

Boy, the opaque version in pic #7 really brings home the fact that this is a glorified version of the plastic chairs one sees blowing off people's back porches whenever there's a heavy wind. Designwise, the problem is that the ultramodern material clashes with the classical shape, so this chair has no choice but to be ironic 24 hours a day. It's kitsch at best.

I read that is the most environmentally friendly chair.

Anyone know what is that chandelier ( or pendant light, whatever you want to call it) in photo #1?!

I like them well enough but would never pay that much. Tried a Tobias from Ikea for desk/dining and it is amazingly comfortable and quite sturdy.

I've loved them since the name made me smile the first time! I have 5 + my real favorite, the miniature
Lou Lou. She sits on top of a large etagere with a grouping of oversize glass objects. Nothing you can say will make me think they're cheap or tacky looking. I wouldn't trade them for the real Louis stuff

The contrast of classic shape and ultra modern materials is what makes them special. Although I like the opaque ones better than the clear, but that's just a personal preference. They do suffer a bit from over exposure though. It's one of those things that one in a room is cool, like in pic 7. Sets and multiples cheapen the look. Although they are far from cheap...

I've got a wooden dining table and chairs in the living-dining area next to my condo's big patio windows, and I always thought it'd make sense to switch over to "ghost" chairs (and maybe a "ghost" table) so as not to block any of the view of the plants and trees on the patio --but I have to admit, now that I see the photos above, I don't like the way they look! ...

I may have to stick with Plan A, which is to eventually get some greenery on the inside of the condo near the patio window, and maybe do some "up lighting" under the trees, and see if I can mimic a quasi-seamless look from indoor to outdoor space that way...

I do agree that the idea is clever, but I don't like the look of these chairs one bit. I think the combination of very classic and old fashioned shape with ultra high tech material just doesn't work. In all these photos, they just remind me of plastic patio furniture.

I also wonder what they would look like with someone siting in them...

Looked at all the pics to be fair. #7 in white is tolerable; the rest, cheap and cheesy looking. This is about the last classic I'd ever want.

I own one, because my husband purchased it against my wishes. I made him promise to return it, but we both sort of forgot. It does fill in a sad corner of our bedroom without taking up too much visual space. Take it for what it's worth, it's a clever play on a classic.

@DavidAlex, it might be vintage but it looks veeeerrry similar to the Satellite Chandelier at DWR: http://www.dwr.com/product/satellite-chandelier.do?sortby=ourPicks&page=2

Thanks @averymckenzie! Now if only I could afford an $1100 chandelier!

I'm surprised at how many posters have such strong feelings about this chair, because I've never seen it or even heard of it before. Is it really the most recognizable chair of the 21st century?? I guess I'm too IKEA for stuff like that.

I have no strong feelings about it, but would never get them because 1. the price and 2. I would walk into them every damn day

@DavidAlex Right?! There are quite a few DIY ideas out there for similar shapes, for what it's worth, ala: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/diy-sputnik-cha-147416

@davidalex - it looks like a Sputnik, which is the "inspiration" for DWR's satellite.

I effin' hate this chair.

FIRST time I saw them, I thought they looked cheap. Then I sat in one and thought, "wow this is surprisingly comfortable... and compact... and lightweight... and PERFECT for us city dwellers!"

Now when I see them, I think they look practical and efficient and clean. So now I have 1 in the bedroom that I sometimes forget is even there (yay to no visual clutter) plus 6 in the dining room with a pretty decent Tulip knock-off ('Wilco' by Zuo Modern), because Tulip tables and Ghost chairs go together like peanut butter and jelly.

I really like them. Bought my first (in smoke) this month.