This year at the 2014 Milan Design Week, Italian manufacturer Arper introduced the Colina family of armchairs. The soft yet sculptural design was initially created to complement the fluid architecture of the modular sofa system Loop. The elegant organic form and diverse range of options, makes the Colina family adaptable to any interior. The armchairs… [Read More]
Mood by René Holten for Artifort
Internationally renowned company Artifort, together with designer René Holten, created a sleek upholstered bucket seat with five different bases, four different styles of upholstery, and a great selection of colours and fabric options. The Mood chair portrays itself as the ideal dining chair that can adapt itself to any interior style. I feel privileged to be able… [Read More]
Emily Chair by Färg & Blanche for Gärsnäs
Stockholm based design studio Färg & Blanche has created the Emily chair for Swedish furniture company Gärsnäs. The small quilted chair was created as an addition to their larger Emma armchair. Emily is our Emma easy chair’s little sister. Just like siblings, they are similar but still different. The family likeness can be seen in the needlework:… [Read More]
UNStudio designs Gemini for Artifort
Ben van Berkel from award-winning architecture firm UNStudio, collaborated with manufacturer Artifort to create an asymmetrical chair that centres around the idea of flexibility and movement. Gemini comprises two asymmetrical designed chairs, and a matching table, and can be seen at the on-going 2014 Milan Design Week. Gemini can be placed as single seating elements,… [Read More]
Tom Dixon Presents CLUB at Milan Design Week 2014
Tom Dixon reinterprets the conventional Gentleman’s club at the Milan Design Week, where he will showcase his latest furniture, lighting and accessories. The theme of the CLUB takes the historic British members club, and transforms it into a “a modern day home-away-from-home, a plush and cultured haven where pleasure and work collide”. A misspent youth spent in the London… [Read More]
Duffy London’s Shadow Chair Defies Gravity
Duffy London are known for their bold and innovative creations, which often play on the concept of gravity, illusion and geometry. The Shadow Chair is no exception. The design of the chair tricks the eye, giving the impression it defies gravity. At first glance the chair appears to be standing only on the two front… [Read More]
Catch Chair by Jaime Hayon for &tradition
The CATCH Chair was designed by internationally renowned Spanish designer Jaime Hayon for Danish design company &tradition, and was first introduced publicly to the 2013 Salone del Mobile, Milan. Known for his whimsical drawings, CATCH manages to capture Hayon’s playfulness, yet still deliver a comfortable chair. When I was drawing CATCH, I drew a man… [Read More]
The Elephant Chair by Neuland Industriedesign for Kristalia
German designers Eva Paster and Michael Geldmacher of Neuland Industriedesign have developed the Elephant Chair for Italian manufacturer Kristalia. At first glance, The Elephant Chair may seem as a normal tubular metal chair. However, Kristalia along with Neuland Industriedesign managed to utilize modern technology to reinterpret a classic design. The shell of the chair was inspired by the… [Read More]
Kyle Megill creates a new dining experience with the H-Chair
Last week Kyle Megill presented at the 2014 Toronto Interior Design Show (IDS14) the new H-Chair, a concept aiming to revolutionize dining environments. The inspiration for the concept came during Megill’s research for his undergraduate thesis. The “H” in the chair’s name refers to the design’s focus and attention on the personalized headspace provided, creating… [Read More]
