Showing posts with label T. Show all posts
Showing posts with label T. Show all posts

Monday, 18 January 2016

Tom Vac Chair by Ron Arad, 1999

  • Designed By - Ron Arad
  • When - 1999
  • Made From - Steel and polypropylene
  • Manufactured By - Vitra
  • More Info - This chair is a simple minimal design but is in fact very elegant. It is stackable up to five high as the back legs of one chair fit inside the hole in the back of another. It is suitable for use both indoors and outdoors and can look good on its own or in groups. It is slightly flexible which makes it comfortable. The seat is available in white, red, blue, yellow grey and black.

Monday, 29 June 2015

Trinadad Chair by Nanna Ditzel, 1993

  • Designed By - Nanna Ditzel
  • When - 1993
  • Made From - Beech, steel
  • Manufactured By - Fredericia Furniture
  • More Info - This light and elegant stacking chair is a modern classic and Nanna Ditzel’s greatest success. The chair won the 1995 ID Prize. It is available with and without armrests and there is also a bar stool version. The legs come in matte chrome, black, and metallic grey paint and the back and seat in maple, cherry, beech, birch and walnut, as well as many colours of lacquer. Trinidad chair is also available with an upholstered seat in fabric or leather.

Monday, 8 June 2015

Tomato Chair by Eero Aarnio, 1971

  • Designed By - Eero Aarnio
  • When - 1971
  • Made From - Fiberglass
  • Manufactured By - Adelta
  • More Info - This sculptural chair is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. The chair came about because Aarnio wanted to create a chair that is balanced enough to float on water. It got it’s name because at the front it has two circle shapes, which resemble the word tomato.

Monday, 27 April 2015

Little Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin, 1965

  • Designed By - Pierre Paulin
  • When - 1965
  • Made From - Upholstered shell, chrome base
  • Manufactured By - Artifort
  • More Info - This chair is a lower version of the Tulip chair, which has a head rest. There is also a barstool version and one with a cross base. It is a very elegant and inviting chair which would make a perfect side, dining or desk chair. It is available upholstered in leather or fabric in many colours.

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.

Monday, 19 January 2015

T Chair by Ole Wanscher, 1957

  • Designed By - Ole Wanscher
  • When - 1957
  • Made From - Rosewood and leather
  • Manufactured By - A. J. Iversen
  • More Info - This simple chair got it’s name from the t-shaped back. It is available in mahogany or rosewood and with either black, white or red leather upholstery.

Monday, 29 December 2014

Toy Chair by Philippe Starck, 1999

  • Designed By - Philppe Starck
  • When - 1999
  • Made From - Polypropylene
  • Manufactured By - Driade
  • More Info - This is a simple stacking armchair and can stack up to 14 high. This chair is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use and comes in a variety of colours. Cotton covers and seat cushions for the chair are available as well. There is also a matching table: the Toy Table.