Monday 31 August 2015

Dr. No by Philippe Starck, 1996

  • Designed By - Philippe Starck
  • When - 1996
  • Made From - Polypropylene and aluminium
  • Manufactured By - Kartell
  • More Info - This stylish chair is comfortable, light, easy to clean, very suitable for restaurant use and made from a recyclable plastic. It is suitable for indoor and outdoor use and can easily withstand temperature changes. It can be stacked up to four high and is available in many colours, mainly pastel shades. There is matching table: the ‘Dr. Na’.

Monday 24 August 2015

Bird Chair by Harry Bertoia, 1952

  • Designed By - Harry Bertoia
  • When - 1952
  • Made From - Steel
  • Manufactured By - Knoll
  • More Info - This beautiful wire chair was designed as part of the Bertoia Seating Collection in 1952. It is available with no upholstery, only seat upholstery or fully upholstered and in a range of colours. There is also a matching ottoman.

Monday 17 August 2015

Model 406 Armchair by Alvar Aalto, 1939

  • Designed By - Alvar Aalto
  • When - 1939
  • Made From - Birch and linen webbing
  • Manufactured By - Artek
  • More Info - This chair is a variation of the chaise lounge Aalto designed for the Finnish Pavilion at the Paris shows. It has a beautiful cantilevered, bent birch frame which really pushes what bent wood can do. The comfortable woven seat and back are made of linen webbing which is available in 6 colours.

Monday 10 August 2015

MR10 Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, 1927

  • Designed By - Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
  • When - 1927
  • Made From - Chrome-plated tubular steel and leather
  • Manufactured By - Thonet
  • More Info - This cantilever side chair was one of many similar tubular steel chairs designed by architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and interior designer Lilly Reich, for the buildings van der Rohe designed. It is available with a wicker seat and back and with or without arms.

Monday 3 August 2015

Plastic Orgone Chair by Marc Newson, 1998

  • Designed By - Marc Newson
  • When - 1998
  • Made From - Polyethylene
  • Manufactured By - Artificial
  • More Info - This is a plastic version of the Orgone chair which was designed in 1983 and made from aluminium. It is made in one piece by rotation moulding procedure. It is very comfortable because the shape seems to be moulded to the shape of the back and the seat is slightly flexible. It is lightweight and strong. The chair has three stout legs and is hollow which means it could also be used for storage . It can be used both inside and outside and is available in many colours.