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]]><![CDATA[About Chairs..]]>Mon, 29 Feb 2016 19:34:34 GMThttps://www.designreader.com/objects-obsessions/tulip-chairTulip Chair by Eero Saarinen

Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen

Designers: Eero Saarinen.
Date: 1956-1957.
Manufacturer: Knoll International.
Story or Purpose: The designer wanted to be made as a one piece made out of one material "fiber glass but aluminum was used for the base instead for structural support.
Inspiration: It was designed to match the complementary dining table.

What we Like: The smooth shape and curves + the Futuristic"Space Age" look of it that was used in Star Trek.

]]><![CDATA[About Chairs..]]>Sun, 28 Feb 2016 22:37:47 GMThttps://www.designreader.com/objects-obsessions/diamond-chairDiamond Chair by Harry Bertoia

Diamond Chair by Harry Bertoia

Designers: Harry Bertoia.
Date: 1952.
Manufacturer: Knoll International.
Story or Purpose: "If you look at these chairs, they are mainly made of air, like sculpture. Space passes right through them." Harry Bertoia.
Inspiration: Ray and Charles Eames welding techniques in the wire Chair.

What we Like: The diamond shape, fluidity and comfortable size.

]]><![CDATA[About Chairs..]]>Sat, 27 Feb 2016 22:21:38 GMThttps://www.designreader.com/objects-obsessions/ant-chair-arne-jacobsenAnt Chair by Arne Jacobson

Ant Chair by Arne Jacobsen

Designers: Arne Jacobsen
Date: 1952.
Manufacturer: Fritz Hansen.
Story or Purpose: Originally designed for the use at the canteen of the pharmaceutical danish company Novo Nordisk.
Inspiration: The Ant's shape.

What we Like: the clean lines of the design and its light weight.

Visit Arne Jacobsen's Page to learn more about the designer and his works.

]]><![CDATA[About Chairs..]]>Thu, 25 Feb 2016 23:02:02 GMThttps://www.designreader.com/objects-obsessions/about-chairs2DSR Chair (The Eiffel Tower-base) by Charles & Ray Eames

DSR Chair Art by Design Reader

Designers: Charles & Ray Eames.
Date: 1948.
Manufacturer: formerly Zenith Plastics Now Vitra.
Story or Purpose: Originally designed for the International Competition for Low-cost furniture design.
Inspiration: The Eiffel Tower as a base.

What we Like: The simplicity in Charles & Ray Eames Designs.

]]><![CDATA[About Chairs..]]>Tue, 16 Feb 2016 07:20:50 GMThttps://www.designreader.com/objects-obsessions/about-chairs1Eames LCW Chair

Eames LCW Chair Art by Design Reader

]]><![CDATA[About Chairs..]]>Sun, 14 Feb 2016 00:01:08 GMThttps://www.designreader.com/objects-obsessions/zigzag-chair-by-gerrit-rietveldZigzag Chair by Gerrit Rietveld

Designers: Gerrit Thomas Rietveld.
Date: 1934.
Manufacturer: formerly Metz & Co., Amsterdam, Now Cassina S.p.A.
Story or Purpose: Originally designed for the Shroder House in Utrecht, Holland.
Inspiration: The posture of a person sitting.

What we Like: It looks so simple but yet its construction is very complicated. its cantilevered shape gives the perception that it will fall under any weight.

]]><![CDATA[About Chairs..]]>Tue, 09 Feb 2016 21:21:34 GMThttps://www.designreader.com/objects-obsessions/paimio-chair-by-alvar-aaltoPaimio Chair..Just Sit and Breath!

Paimio Chair Art by Design Reader

Designers: Alvar Aalto
Date: 1931-1932.
Manufacturer: Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Turku, Finland
& Artek.
Story or Purpose: Originally designed for tuberculosis patients to sit comfortably and inhale the maximum amout of fresh air.
Inspiration: Marcel Breuer Chair in 1927.

What we Like: The simplcity in its structure using the bent wood technique gives the design it contemporary feel and makes it timeless.
And the combination of functionality and beauty and the user-centered approch in its design.

Read More :
http://www.moma.org/collection/works/92879?locale=en
http://design-milk.com/artek-chair/

]]><![CDATA[About Chairs..]]>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:24:19 GMThttps://www.designreader.com/objects-obsessions/barcelona-chairBarcelona Chair..

Barcelona Chair Art by Design Reader

Designers: Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe & Lilly Reich.
Date: 1929.
Manufacturer: Knoll, Gordon International NewYork, RegencyShop.com.

]]><![CDATA[About Chairs..]]>Tue, 02 Feb 2016 22:04:04 GMThttps://www.designreader.com/objects-obsessions/about-chairs1. Le Corbusier Chair.."The relaxing machine"

Le Corbusier Chaise "The relaxing machine" Art by Design Reader

Designers : Le Corbusier, Pierre Janneret Charlotte Perriand
Date : 1928
Manufacturer : Cassina

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