Family business manufactures iconic blue chairs of Nice
epa11101631 Louis Tordo (R) teaches his grandson Cyprien the art of assembling the 'Chaises Bleues' (blue chairs) in his workshop in Tourrette-Levens, France, 24 January 2024. The blue chairs are part of the heritage of the city of Nice; they are installed on the Promenade des Anglais facing the sea. The first blue chairs were created in 1950 by Charles Tordo and Jacques Ballanger. Charles Tordo taught his son the secrets of making blue chairs and Louis is now teaching his grandson the art of assembling the famous blue chairs. EPA/SEBASTIEN NOGIER
