Broken Chair, Wooden sculpture at Place des Nations, Switzerland
The Broken Chair rises 12 meters high, crafted from 5.5 tonnes of wood, displaying three intact legs and one damaged leg.
Created by Daniel Berset in 1997, this sculpture supported the Ottawa Treaty signing campaign against the use of landmines worldwide.
The sculpture represents international solidarity and stands as a permanent reminder near the United Nations headquarters in Geneva.
Visitors can reach the Broken Chair through public transportation stops at Place des Nations, with wheelchair accessibility around the monument.
The wooden structure weighs 5.5 tonnes and requires regular maintenance to withstand Geneva weather conditions throughout the year.
Location: Geneva
Inception: August 18, 1997
Creator: Daniel Berset
Height: 12 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Made from material: wood, tree
Address: 1202 Geneva, Switzerland 1202 Geneva
Website: https://handicap-international.ch/en/broken-chair
GPS coordinates: 46.22280,6.13886
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:57
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