Tulip 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.
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Diamond 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. Ant 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. DSR 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. Zigzag 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. Paimio 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/ Barcelona Chair.. Barcelona Chair Art by Design Reader Designers: Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe & Lilly Reich.
Date: 1929. Manufacturer: Knoll, Gordon International NewYork, RegencyShop.com. 1. 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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