Why are adults afraid to play? In a world that can feel increasingly bleak and gray, British-Nigerian designer Yinka Ilori makes a case for color, imagination, and a little silliness.

A blue wooden chair with an attached white candle is shown on the left page; the right page displays three colorful, uniquely designed chairs inspired by Chairman Yinka Ilori ag
A hardcover book titled "Chairman Yinka Ilori" featuring a green outline of a chair on a brown textured cover, published by Oro Editions
A yellow chair inspired by Chairman Yinka Ilori, featuring a striped woven seat and two tall back posts, one topped with an artificial succulent plant
‘Chairman’ Celebrates the Joyful Furniture Design of Yinka Ilori
A blue wooden chair with a multicolored geometric cushion, one striped leg, and a yellow clothes hanger attached to the top rail, set against a white background
A wooden chair features a green backrest, pink legs, and a striped cushion with green, yellow, and multicolor patterns, set against a plain white background
‘Chairman’ Celebrates the Joyful Furniture Design of Yinka Ilori
‘Chairman’ Celebrates the Joyful Furniture Design of Yinka Ilori
‘Chairman’ Celebrates the Joyful Furniture Design of Yinka Ilori
‘Chairman’ Celebrates the Joyful Furniture Design of Yinka Ilori
‘Chairman’ Celebrates the Joyful Furniture Design of Yinka Ilori
‘Chairman’ Celebrates the Joyful Furniture Design of Yinka Ilori