Witold Rybczynski’s new book tells the unexpected history of seating
Our homes are the place in which we can find comfort. We try to make our homes the most beautiful place in which we can spend our time. We spend
Hippokamp is a tribute to furniture as an art form,- a lounge chair's answer to a symphony orchestrated by Peter Qvist. By this chair art of engineering meets poetry in all its simplicity. Hippokamp lounge chair consists of laminated birch veneer individually oiled and waxed, and approx 85 meters polyester cord. The laminate-type is the high-quality nano-treated FENIX NTM, which is very matt and features a very pleasant silky touch. Cushions for Seat & Headrest are made of aniline leather. Basic model is white or black, but available in other colors on request. Dimensions: H. 125 cm. W. 100 cm. L. 105 cm.
Industrial designer Konstantin Grcic has done it all, from spoons to umbrellas to lights, but he’s best known for his data-driven chairs. We dropped in on his Munich studio to sit awhile in his seats.
Designer Benjamin Nordsmark recently built four sculptural chairs inspired by 4 artists as a way to challenge himself through craftsmanship and creativity.
Martz Tube Chairs In 2011 French designer with over 25 years of experience Jean-Pierre Martz decided to set up shop of his own and founded Martz Edition. They are available in wood, but also sheet metal or aluminum. The Wooden one, model B-500-3 got my immediate attention by its stylish curvacious lines and color scheme … Continue reading "Tube Chairs by Jean-Pierre Martz"
Greenwich Village dealer Todd Merrill spotlights the work of Britons Ian Spencer and Cairn Young who make up the Yard Sale Project collective.
Until 28th April, when you spend £4,500 on Vincent Sheppard, you can receive one of their gorgeous Maya, Mora or Tika lights free! The Frida lounge chair is a real eye-catcher for any terrace, designed by Vincent Sheppard, this lounge chair is a statement piece in its own right. With a choice of Natural Untreated Teak
Kaptura de Aer designed Counterpoise, a sculptural plywood chair made up of two curvy components that come together to provide balance.
Looking through Russian manufacturer Prolli's portfolio it's interesting to see the eclectic mix of furniture running throughout. Situated in Moscow, Polli is producing a variety of simple forms contrasting with some abstract styles dedicated to the centenary of the Bauhaus. Certainly striking and full of colour! Maybe I picked out one of the more classic
Thonet Bentwood Rocking Chair. Ideas for how to do a diy makeover on this wooden vintage rocker. I have the kids size. Plus the history of the thonet
the motivation behind the set was the designer's desire to transfer his childhood memories into the fabrication process of industrial furniture.
This armchair is named after the Paimio tuberculosis sanatorium in Southwest Finland.
Otto Wagner 1902 I went back through "Sitting on the Edge" and picked my favorite pieces, well, I tried to narrow it down to 10, then 15, ...
Norwegian designer Peter Opsvik developed the ‘Globe Concept‘ with the aim of making sitting active in both offices and public spaces. One of the most eye-catching pieces in the collection is the ‘Globe Garden’ chair, which was designed by Opsvik 29 years ago and was recently relaunched by Moment AB. Standing at 1.7 metres high, the […]
we recently talked to made in ratio's creative director brodie neill about his work and influences.
Trier House side chair by Frank Lloyd Wright (c. 1956). The first time I notice F.L. Wright working with plywood.
The GVAL Chair, by OOO My Design, is as multifunctional piece that can be (are you ready for it?) a chair, a chair with a footrest, a chair with a
Organic Lounge Chair By Michael CK Chan
Designer Porky Hefer makes large chairs with whimsical animal designs. His latest collection features endangered species such as the polar bear, a blue
