Showing posts with label Marc Newson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Marc Newson. Show all posts

Monday, 13 June 2016

Nimrod Chair by Marc Newson, 1997

  • Designed By - Marc Newson
  • When -1997
  • Made From - Polythylene and polyurethane 
  • Manufactured By - Magis
  • More Info - The Nimrod Chair, sometimes known as the Nimrod Low Chair,  is yet another funky and beautifully designed chair from Marc Newson. It’s simple shape and bold colours make it look modern and fun. The shell is blow moulded from polythene and has polyurethane cushions. The shell comes in white and black. The upholstery is available in your choice of purple, orange, red, yellow, green, or white Kvadrat wool covers or in black, dark brown or ivory leather. The fabric covers are removable.

Monday, 21 March 2016

Wooden Chair by Marc Newson, 1988

  • Designed By - Marc Newson
  • When - 1988
  • Made From - Bent natural beech heartwood
  • Manufactured By - Cappellini
  • More Info - This low lounge chair is a very sculptural piece of furniture, like many of Newson’s chairs. A metal version has also been made. It is shown at the MoMA in New York. 

Monday, 2 November 2015

Embryo Chair by Marc Newson, 1988

  • Designed By - Marc Newson
  • When - 1988
  • Made From - Moulded polyurethane foam, chromed steel, bi-elastic fabric
  • Manufactured By - de de ce (in Sydney) and by Idee (in Tokyo)
  • More Info - This chair was designed for Cappellini. It is a simple smooth shape and is available in many colours. It only has three legs, the front two legs are joined and run through the chair. The Embryo chair was the first Newson chair to go into production. The Embryo chair looks familiar now, but its rounded shape was radically new 20 years ago. Newson said “no one was making things in bright colours that were curvy and seductive and sensual. I’d been subconsciously developing a style, and with that piece I think I defined what that style was.”

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.

Monday, 1 June 2015

Felt Chair by Marc Newson, 1989

  • Designed By - Marc Newson
  • When - 1989
  • Made From - Polish lacquered fibreglass, metal
  • Manufactured By - Cappellini
  • More Info - This chair has become a modern classic. It’s simplicity and beautiful shiny surface make it very attractive. It is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. It is available in red, green, black, yellow, blue, orange and white. There is also a leather version.