Tulip Chair by Eero SaarinenDesigners: 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. 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. Ant Chair by Arne Jacobson
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. DSR Chair (The Eiffel Tower-base) by Charles & Ray EamesDesigners: 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. Zigzag Chair by Gerrit RietveldDesigners: 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. Paimio Chair..Just Sit and Breath!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/ Barcelona Chair..Designers: Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe & Lilly Reich.
Date: 1929. Manufacturer: Knoll, Gordon International NewYork, RegencyShop.com. 1. Le Corbusier Chair.."The relaxing machine"Designers : Le Corbusier, Pierre Janneret Charlotte Perriand
Date : 1928 Manufacturer : Cassina |