Showing posts with label Jasper Morrison. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jasper Morrison. Show all posts

Monday, 6 April 2015

Ply Chair by Jasper Morrison, 1988

  • Designed By - Jasper Morrison
  • When - 1988
  • Made From - Birch plywood
  • Manufactured By - Vitra
  • More Info - This chair has an extremely minimal form and being made of plywood, is very affordable. The parts are simply screwed together and the large screws are very visible, which is unusual. The front legs and seat are straight but the back and back legs are beautifully curved. It was originally made for the installation ‘Some New Items for the Home’ in Berlin.

Monday, 9 February 2015

Thinking Man's Chair by Jasper Morrison, 1986

  • Designed By - Jasper Morrison
  • When - 1986
  • Made From - Welded and painted tubular and strip steel
  • Manufactured By - Cappellini
  • More Info - This chair was one of the earliest furniture designs by Jasper Morrison. It was first presented by Zeev Aram at their 23rd Anniversary Show in 1987 where it was spotted by Giulio Cappellini, who agreed to manufacture it. It was originally called the ‘Drinking Man’s Chair’ as the arms have flat drinks holders on them. It is suitable for outdoor use. It is available in many different colours and this year a limited edition of 99 pieces of  brass plated ones were introduced.