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A look back at some design classics.
The Chiavari chair
- Designed by Gaetano Descalzi in 1807.
- The Chiavari chair is named after the coastal Italian town of Chiavari from which the design of the chair originates.
- The chair is light, elegant, yet solid, and was originally made from cherrywood. Today the Chiavari chairs come in a variety of materials and finishes, from lightweight bamboo and beech wood to sturdier bronze and steel.
- Chiavari chairs are actually a type of chair known as a balloon-backed chairs. The design was based on the Louis XV panel-back side chair – without the back upholstery
CH24 wishbone chair
- Designed by the Danish designer Hans Wegner in 1949.
- Inspired by classical portraits of Danish merchants sitting in Ming chairs.
- Hans Wegner was part of the modernist school with an emphises on functionality.
- The wishbone chair is made of hardwood, ash or beach and natural cord caning.
- Made in Denmark by Carl Hansen & Son
- Available from The Conran Shop and at http://www.hivemodern.com/
CH07 lounge
- Designed by the Danish furniture designer Hans Wegner in 1963.
- Wegner was part of the modernist design movement.
- Made from pressed plywood and upolstery.
- Made in Denmark by Carl Hansen & Son.
- Available from http://www.hivemodern.com/ and The Lost Weekend, Blackrock village, Dublin.
Saarinen tulip side chair - white
- Designed by Eero Saarinen in 1956
- He designed the 1956 Tulip chair in terms of its setting, rather than a particular shape. "In any design problem, one should seek the solution in terms of the next largest thing." he said. "If the problem is a chair, then its solution must be found in the way it relates to the room..." In the Tulip, Saarinen realized his ideal of formal unity: "Every significant piece of furniture has a holistic structure."
- Part of the American post war design movement.
- Made from aluminum (base), fiberglass and upholstery.
- Made in the USA by Knoll.
- $1,150.00 from http://www.hivemodern.com/ and the Conran Shop.
Eames molded dining chair - dcw
- Design by Charles & Ray Eames in 1946.
- Made from molded plywood, metal or wood legs.
- Designed to comfortably fit the body.
- Made by Herman Miller
- "Who would say that pleasure is not useful?" -Charles Eames
- Available from the Conran Shop and http://www.hivemodern.com/
A Look at the present!
Emeco kong side chair
- Design Philippe Starck, 2002
- Thermal treated aluminum
- Made in USA by Emeco
No 14 Bistro Chair
Although the bistro chair has been around since 1859 this is a newly updated design with its red finish.
Available from the Conran Shop.
Basel chair
- Designed by Jasper Morrison in 2008
- Beech, dyed ASA plastic
- Made in Germany by Vitra
- Available from http://www.hivemodern.com/
- Conde deep buttoned wing chair
- The chair to grace a stately home with swarovski crystal buttoning and 160cm high
- Designed by Artesãos de Boca do Lobo
- Manufacured in Rio de Tinto in Portugal by Boca do Lobo
- Wood: Solid oak or mahogany
- Finish: Natural with a protective coat, high gloss varnish,or a dark wood stain.
- Price: $1,440.00
Smoke chair
- Design by Dutch furniture designer Maarten Baas in 2002
- Made from burnt wood, epoxy resin and leather
- Made in the Netherlands by Moooi
- $4,430.00
- Design by Philippe Starck in 2002.
- Made from injection-molded polycarbonate.
- Made in Italy by Kartell.
- Available at http://www.hivemoder.com/ and the Conran Shop Arnotts Dublin.
Re-interpritation of the French Chair
LOUIS XV French Medallion Back Occasional Chair - Gold and Black Velvetboth from www.roomservicestore.com
Cannes Chair
Cannes Chair in Pink Punch Faux Leather, Lemon Drop Yellow Faux Leather and Bubble Gum Blue Tufted Velvet.
White Ballon Chair
Glossy white patent faux leather upholstery and glossy white lacquer carved frame.
$1,695 from www.roomservicestore.com
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