Entries tagged as ‘chair’
When writing this post the first thing I did was look up the definition of the word ‘chair’. A chair is a seat for one person, with a support for the back. Correct. But I much prefer my own definition: Chair is Art!
And this new blog written by my fellow ‘Chair Commando’ Joel over at Blue Ant Studio is a gallery full of wonderful pieces of art from all over the web!
Joel explains “chair whore is a blog about chairs and nothing else.”
So if you aren’t a fan of chairs I advise you to avoid like the plague! However, if like me you are appreciate the art of chair design then head straight over to…. chairwhore
Categories: Wonderful Websites
Tagged: 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, chair, furniture, interior design, mid century modern, retro, vintage
This September, Fritz Hansen launches the classic and versatile Arne Jacobsen’s ‘Series 7′ chair in seven new colours, including the hot pink one (above) by Arik Levy. This extremely comfortable chair was made famous when Christine Keeler, the woman at the centre of the Profumo Scandal was shot in 1963, sitting nude astride a cheaper version of the now iconic chair. The fake can now be seen in the V&A collection and can be viewed online at the V&A website.
Categories: Retro Retail
Tagged: 1960s, arne jacobsen, chair, fritz hansen, furniture, interior design, mid century modern, retro, scandinavian, series 7
ClassiCon Mole Lounge Chair – 1961
ClassiCon Kilin Lounge Chair – 1973
ClassiCon Oscar Armchair – 1956
ClassiCon Mocho Stool – 1954
In 1956 Sergio Rodrigues founded ‘Oca Industries’ in Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro. A brand that for two decades was the hallmark of modern furniture in Brazil.
His love of traditional materials such as leather, eucalyptus and the wood of the Jacaranda tree helped him create some stunning pieces including the ‘Mole Chair’ which was awarded first place at the ‘IVth Concorso Internazionale del Mobile’ in 1961 and also led to The Museum of Modern Art in New York adding the chair to its permanent collection.
See Nest for further information and prices.
Categories: Mid Century Icons
Tagged: 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, brazil, chair, furniture, interior design, mid century modern, retro, sergio rodrigues, vintage
Barcelona designers Mediodesign have created a birch plywood chair in homage to the Eames elephant. Named the Elephant Lounge Chair, this birch plywood chair was inspired by both the LCW Molded Plywood Chair and the Elephant Stool designed by Eameses in 1945.
The chair cleverly slots together like a puzzle which in turn means that there is very little waste during production, something which is very important in this environmentally conscious society that we live in today.
For more information go to Mediodesign
Categories: Future Classics
Tagged: 1940s, chair, design, eames, furniture, interior design, mid century modern, retro, vintage
Vintage Rare Herman Miller Side Chair
Item number: 380135295423
Habitat Days Forum Cream Leather Sofa by Robin Day
Item number: 250455874700
Iconic 1950s sideboard designed by Peter Hayward
Item number: 290327967786
Categories: Ebay Picks
Tagged: 1950s, 1960s, chair, eames, habitat, interior design, mid century modern, retro, robin day, sideboard, sofa, vintage
1970′S Arm Chair in the style of HANS WEGNER’S PAPA BEAR
Item number: 130315804539
60s HORISONT wall lamp DANISH MODERN
Item number: 320391525791
Categories: Ebay Picks
Tagged: 1960s, 1970s, chair, hans wegner, interior design, lighting, mid century modern, retro, vintage
PAIR OF SIESTA CHAIRS, WESTNOFA, MODERN SCANDINAVIAN DESIGN
Item number: 270415359486
RETRO OFFICE DESK CHAIR
Item number: 110407188408
Retro Mushroom Lamp Floor Light
Item number: 140329464269
Categories: Ebay Picks
Tagged: chair, design, ebay, interior design, mid century modern, mushroom lamp, office, retro, scandinavian
Graham & Green is a family run business, born in Notting Hill in the 70′s it is now in its 34th year. For Antonia, Jamie and Louise a passion for design and buying allows them to offer a unique sense of style through their successful lifestyle stores and website.
They have a vast range of lovely products on their website including this 50′s style Oak Dining Table and Chairs – my personal fave!
To see the whole range visit Graham and Green
Categories: Wonderful Websites
Tagged: 1950s, chair, dining, furniture, interior design, mid century modern, retro, table, vintage
The Berlin-based manufacturer Parkhaus had the ingenious idea to design and produce fitting seat cushions for classic and contemporary design chairs. All their designs are made of 100% wool felt. Above are some examples of their beautiful add-ons.
Via Daily Tonic
Categories: Retro Retail
Tagged: arne jacobsen, bertoia, chair, contemporary, eames, interior design, mid century modern, parkhaus, retro
Design Within Reach is relaunching the Eames Molded Plastic Chairs with Wood Dowel Bases! Both the Armchair and Sidechair will be available exclusively from DWR starting Sept 1st. They will be fully licensed productions from Herman Miller. It will be available in the 5 colours that the eiffel base molded plastic chairs are available in, plus new colours debuting before the end of the year.
The Eames DAW chairs are available through Vitra for those in the UK
Via Grass Roots Modern
Categories: Retro Retail
Tagged: 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, chair, dining, eames, furniture, interior design, mid century modern, retro
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