A Relaxing Laguna Beach Sculpture
@DeborahDiane (40054)
Laguna Woods, California
June 5, 2016 12:33am CST
This is one of my favorite sculptures in Laguna Beach. It is made of metal; even the book on the table is made of metal. However, you can sit in the chairs and relax.
It is located in a quiet linear park that just goes from the Pacific Coast Highway to a beach view area.
Very few people stroll down this linear park and take in the view, because there is no actual beach access from the park.
As a result, this little sitting area is very private.
You would actually curl up in one of these chairs and read a real book.
What better kind of sculpture than that?
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
5 Jun 16
@ElizabethWallace
I wouldn't mind living somewhere close by there and see all this artsy stuff.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
5 Jun 16
Most of these unusual ones are in Laguna Beach. This is a very artsy and bohemian community. They have many strange artistic creations there. It makes it fun to go and see all the art, but I couldn't live there. I'm too traditional.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
5 Jun 16
@Marcyaz @DeborahDiane goes often, but I don't. We both live fairly close, but it's just not my style. She loves it though.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
5 Jun 16
The salt in the sea air works this magic on the metal.
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
6 Jun 16
@MGjhaud - I love these chairs. I have actually sat in them before, but I never brought a book to read. One of these days ....
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@dodo19 (47050)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
6 Jun 16
@DeborahDiane lol. I would too. I generally like to bring a book with me, when I go out, even if I know I won't get a chance to read it.
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
7 Jun 16
@dodo19. It is always nice to keep a book handy.
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
6 Jun 16
@dodo19 - No, I wouldn't try to read that metal book! LOL I'll have to bring my own, sometime.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
7 Jun 16
those folks dunno what they're missin', eh? i'm with ya, seems a most perfect 'n serene lil settin'. most fascinatin', what folks can come'p with - simple, yet elegant.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
9 Jun 16
@DeborahDiane i imagine with all those folks livin' 'round there, such might be a tad diff'cult 'nless ya went out'n the mountains're somethin'??
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
10 Jun 16
@crazyhorseladycx - I go to Laguna Beach fairly early in the day. I'm usually there between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Except during the July and August tourist season, you would be surprised how quiet it is, and how few people there are wandering around.
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
9 Jun 16
Yes, I love to find a little bit of serenity wherever I can find it.
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
6 Jun 16
One of these days, I plan to just sit and enjoy those chairs for a while. I have sat in them, but not for very long!
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@just4him (306113)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
6 Jun 16
@DeborahDiane Sounds like a plan 
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@Hannihar (129442)
• Israel
29 May 18
@DeborahDiane
It is an interesting sculpture but the chairs to me do not look comfortable to sit in at all.
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
29 May 18
@Hannihar - You are right! They are fine to sit in for a few minutes, but I could not sit there all day!
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
1 Jun 18
@Hannihar - Ha ha! You are right! They are mostly enjoyed for their artistic value, but I am glad they are not off-limits to the public. Anyone can sit on them whenever they want!
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@Hannihar (129442)
• Israel
30 May 18
@DeborahDiane
I see by how comfortable they do not look that I believe no one could sit it them all day long.
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@vandana7 (98823)
• India
6 Jun 16
@DeborahDiane ..Oh..I see..yeah..it looks good...no doubt..:) Just wanted to know the difference..:)
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
6 Jun 16
@vandana7 - I call it a sculpture because it was actually a commissioned work of art and not just a pair of chairs. All the parks in downtown Laguna Beach have works of art, and this is the one in this little park. I think it is especially charming.
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@LadyDuck (458006)
• Switzerland
6 Jun 16
@DeborahDiane I also thought it is copper, because the same patina formed on a copper fountain we have in the garden.
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
6 Jun 16
@LadyDuck - My guess is that the chairs and table are made of copper and the patina has changed as it has aged.
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
21 Jun 16
I didn't think the chairs would be comfortable, either. However, I sat in one, and it actually surprised me ... although I would not want to sit in one all day!
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
30 May 18
Great design. I would try those out.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
1 Jun 18
@DeborahDiane I'm sure it would be.
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
1 Jun 18
@JamesHxstatic - My husband and I, as well as some of my friends, have all sat in the chairs. It is fun to try them out!
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
9 Jun 16
I need to look for a plaque and find out who created some of these sculptures!
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
6 Jun 16
@DianneN - I'm glad you like it. I can envision this sculpture in the corner of a backyard, surrounded by flowers!
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
7 Jun 16
@DeborahDiane I would love to have it in my yard, but the metal, when heated by the sun, could burn my tushie!
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
5 Jun 16
The sculpture is lovely, but I really adore the brick wall behind it. Wow. It's gorgeous!!!
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
6 Jun 16
@ElizabethWallace - Yes, the brick wall is very artistic, too, isn't it?
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
7 Jun 16
@ElizabethWallace. I love that brick wall, too!
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
6 Jun 16
@DeborahDiane I love brick, especially "used" brick. When it is arranged artistically, then it's really pretty.
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
6 Jun 16
@tzwrites - There is a view point overlooking the beach about 30 feet from this sculpture. It's a quiet little spot.
@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
6 Jun 16
@jstory07 - I will have to include some of the dolphin sculptures in an article, soon!
@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
6 Jun 16
@Juliaacv - I did sit in one of the chairs and it was surprisingly comfortable!
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@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
5 Jun 16
When I read your title and saw the photo, I ws going to ask if this was functional art. It pleased me to read that I could sit in these chairs.
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
6 Jun 16
@Morleyhunt - Yes, this is a very functional work of art. One of my favorite Laguna Beach pieces!
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