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Eero Aarnio, 'Ball' Chair, 1966 (Still in production)
Eero Aarnio, 'Ball' Chair, 1966 (Still in production)
"The Ball Chair was designed in 1963 and debuted at the Cologne Furniture Fair in 1966. The chair is one of the most famous and beloved classics of Finnish design and it was the international breakthrough of Eero Aarnio. The Ball Chair can be found in the collections of design museums around the world and it has starred in several movies, music videos and magazine covers. "
Quoted from www.aarniooriginals.com
Charles & Ray Eames Plastic Chair DSW, 1950 (Still in production)
Charles & Ray Eames Plastic Chair DSW, 1950 (Still in production)
"For the Dining Height Side Chair Wood Base (DSW), Charles and Ray Eames combined the organically shaped seat shell with a four-legged wooden base. This mix of plastic and wood lends the classic design a certain warmth and casual appeal."
Quoted from www.vitra.com
Charles & Ray Eames Lounge Chair, 1956 (Still in production)
Charles & Ray Eames Lounge Chair, 1956 (Still in production)
"Why don't we make an updated version of the old English club chair?' With this comment, Charles Eames initiated the development of the Lounge Chair, a process that took several years. The aim was to satisfy the desire for an amply proportioned chair that combined ultimate comfort with the highest quality materials and craftsmanship. The armchair designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1956 set new standards: it is not only lighter, more elegant and more modern than the conventionally ponderous club chair – it is also more comfortable. Thanks to these qualities, the Lounge Chair became one of the most famous designs by Charles and Ray Eames and has attained the status of a classic in the history of modern furniture. "
Quoted from www.vitra.com
Ikea 'Poang' Armchair, 1978 (Still in production)
Ikea 'Poang' Armchair, 1978 (Still in production)
"The Poäng is a wooden armchair that has been sold by the Swedish furniture retailer IKEA since 1978. As of 2016, about one-and-a-half million Poängs are sold annually, and a total of 30 million have been produced. The Japanese designer, Noboru Nakamura, created the chair in 1976 in collaboration with product manager Lars Engman. Its design resembles that of the "Armchair 406," created by the Finnish designer Alvar Aalto in 1939, but it features thin upholstery instead of the 406's webbed seat. Its molded plywood frame swings slightly when a person sits in it, giving the impression of a rocking chair; Nakamura intended this to evoke a relaxing feeling. The design of the chair has been changed several times since its introduction. Initially named "Poem," it was renamed to 'Poäng' in 1992, and the seat part was changed from tubular steel to wood, which allowed the chair to be flat-packed and led to a price reduction of 21%. The color, pattern, and material of the upholstery were also repeatedly changed to account for changing customer preferences. The Poäng's price has decreased markedly since its introduction. In the 1990's it sold for up to $350 in the U.S. (adjusted for inflation as of 2016) compared to a 2016 price of $79. In its post-1990's form, the Poäng is composed of a frame of bent, glued beech-wood veneers and solid wooden rails, finished with clear lacquer and available in various colors. The seating material consists of polypropylene support fabric and cushions made of leather or fabric filled with polyurethane foam."
Quoted from wikipedia
Wassily Chair, Marcel Breuer, 1925
Wassily Chair, Marcel Breuer, 1925
"Inspired by the frame of a bicycle and influenced by the constructivist theories of the De Stjil movement, Marcel Breuer was still an apprentice at the Bauhaus when he reduced the classic club chair to its elemental lines and planes, forever changing the course of furniture design. "
Quoted from www.knoll.com
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