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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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