The first comprehensive monograph from Yinka Ilori. Bringing together over a decade of work, Chairman explores Ilori's celebrated chair works and the vibrant design language shaped by his British-Nigerian heritage. Through photography, archival material and studio insights, the book reveals how discarded and overlooked furniture is transformed into powerful vessels of memory, migration and joy.
Celebrating the intersection of art, design and storytelling, Chairman offers a closer look at the ideas, craftsmanship and cultural influences that continue to shape Yinka's distinctive creative practice.

Pre-order here: https://shop.yinkailori.com/products/chairman-book-signed

Publication date: 1st September. Orders will be shipped from September onwards.

Publisher: Oro Editions

Contributors

Co-Author: Jareh Das
Interviews: Jane Atfield, Martino Gamper
Poem: Julianknxx
Graphic Design: Studio Temp

Additional Info
ISBN: 978-1-966515-68-6
Size: 7″ x 9″ Portrait
Binding: Hardbound
Pages: 120pp
Publication Date: September 1, 2026
World Rights: Available