Tuesday, 26 February 2013

Best Quality of Butterfly, Bertoia Stools and Arco Lamp

Butterfly Stool

The Sori Yanagi butterfly stool is a piece of furniture that will enhance the elegance of the interiors of any house it is used in. This modern piece of furniture undeniably exudes Japanese sensibility.  Originally created in 1954, this modernist design still fits into any interiors due to the timelessness and the grace of its design.  The lines of this butterfly stool bring to mind the delicate wings of a butterfly as well as the image of a whale diving into the ocean at certain angles. 

Sori Yanagi combined his essential Eastern sensibility with the techniques perfected by Charles and Ray Eames of bending and shaping wood into pleasing styles.  The butterfly stool is made of two L-shaped pieces of rosewood plywood which are inverted and then braced together with brass hardware.  Each stool is unique as the wood pattern on each piece of plywood is different. 

Arco Lamp
Harry Bertoia used his creative genius to enrich furniture designs in 1952 by bending metal and industrial wire rods into practical forms of seating. Bertoia stools are not merely elegant but they are also extremely sturdy and perfect for use in public places like restaurants and also in residential complexes. The Arco lamp was designed in 1962 by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni.  Inspired by street lighting, they attempted to provide customers overhead lamps without the problem of wiring.  The Castiglioni brothers considered designers as problem solvers who attempted to create a need in a consumer or fulfill the needs of a consumer.

Monday, 25 February 2013

Panton And Eames Chairs In Your Homes

Panton Chair

Verner Panton, the Danish designer, is credited with Creating molded plastic chairs for the first time ever.  His S-shaped Panton Chair is his masterpiece and was included In the Danish Culture Canon in 2006 as an example of the cultural heritage of Denmark.  Inspired by the sight of neatly stacked Plastic buckets, he dreamed of creating a plastic chair that was one continuous piece that could be stacked neatly and stored when not needed.  There have been a number of changes to the original model with the objective being to make the plastic chair an affordable Piece of furniture. The Eames plastic side chair DSW is a Modern version of the fiberglass chair.  It is popularly used in offices as well as homes.  In homes, it is especially popular in the garden and by the poolside Where weatherproof chairs are required.

Eames Plastic DSW Chair

The Eames DSW replica is also made of fiberglass and is a high quality reproduction of the original product.  Charles and Ray Eames were American designers who contributed greatly to the design and creation of modern affordable furniture and architecture. The popularity of the Eames designs lies in the fact that it is simple and comfortable.  

There have been a number of subtle changes the Eames design with chair legs being made of maple or walnut or powder coated metal base in different colors but the basic design has remained the same.  The Eames chair DSW is very popular in cafes and restaurants as it can be adapted to fit in with the design of the place.

Tuesday, 12 February 2013

Contemporary And Modern Scandinavian Style Furniture

Modern Design Furniture

Scandinavian furniture is known the world over for its Style, minimalist simplicity, practicality and timelessness. It is not only Functional but aesthetically pleasing too. It was only in the past decade or so That Scandinavian furniture has seen a strong comeback. There are various Periods of Scandinavian furniture that are available today, from retro Furniture styles of the 18th Century To the more trendy and  modern design Furniture. Today, many contemporary homes, offices, hotels and clubs Are using Scandinavian style furniture on account of its simplicity and Timeless elegance, be it a Scandinavian design chair or an avant-garde side A table made of marble.

Wood Round Table
For centuries, wood has been the preferred choice Material in which to craft a variety of beautiful furniture for homes, offices And other establishments. Today, besides wood still being used, other materials Like metals and even stone is also used to create chic and stylish furniture. However, wooden furniture is still the choice of many. It is durable and can be Carved into intricate patterns and designs.  The style and elegance of beautifully crafted wood furniture can enhance The look of your place. You may say furniture crafted in wood is more expensive Than those crafted in other materials. Yes that is right, but it can last a lifetime If it is well maintained, so it durability out-weights it cost.

Various types of wood like rosewood, pine, teak and Mahogany is used to make furniture. Whether it is a vintage styled Wooden round table or Contemporary furniture made from other materials, they can be easily sourced From online dealers or stores.

Thursday, 7 February 2013

Vintage Retro Furniture And The Chaise Longue By Corbusier

Retro Sofas

Ever wondered if classic Design chairs will ever go out of style? Doubtful isn’t it? Created by Designers who were way ahead of their times, these chairs were the quintessence Of innovation when they were originally brought out and are still extremely Popular today for their adaptability and timeless design.

If you are looking to give your living room or study that distinguished look, then a good way of Doing this is to go in for some classic styled or retro sofas and Chairs. The delicate curves and timeless styling of these sofas and armchairs Will make them the focal point of any room. Many high quality replicas and Reproductions of these retro designs can now be easily purchased in many online Furniture outlets or stores.

          Chaise longue corbusier
A vintage retro The chair can add style and elegance to a home or office. Besides being Aesthetically appealing, vintage retro chairs have great lines, functionality And durability. They are viewed by many people as works of art. These chairs Can be a perfect addition to any modern living space or office.

Another great piece of furniture to have in your home is a Chaise longue Corbusier Known Also as the “Resting Machine”, this lounge chair designed by Le Corbusier 1928, goes way beyond its years and still looks like an extremely modern piece of furniture. It is displayed in the permanent collection at the Museum of Modern Art In New York.  This longue chair will look good in an ultra Modern living room or office.

Wednesday, 6 February 2013

The LC4 Le Chaise Chair, The Butterfly Chair & The Egg Chair

lc4 Chaise longue
In 1925, Charles-Édouard Jeanneret (more famously known as Le Corbusier), a French architect, writer and designer brought out the book “L'Art Décoratif d'aujourd'hui” that outlined three furniture types: ‘type-furniture’, ‘Type-needs’ and ‘human-limb objects. In 1928, he started experimenting and Designing the furniture he had outlined in the book along with his cousin, Pierre Jeanneret and another architect by name, Charlotte Perriand. Le Corbusier first designed three chairs that were made of steel and Chrome-plated. These were used in his projects. In 1929 Le Corbusier expanded His furniture line for another project.  He called it ‘Equipment for the home’. These renowned furniture pieces Are the now-iconic Le Corbusier LC1, LC2, LC3 and lc4 Chaise longue chairs.
In 1964, Cassina S.p.A, Milan acquired global rights to fabricate Le Corbusier furniture designs. Although Cassina still is the only manufacturer Licensed by the Foundation due Corbusier to fabricate their designs, Corbusier Replica furniture exists.

           Egg Chair
The LC2 Le Corbusier Chair is available as an armchair as Well as 2-seater and 3-seater sofas with steel frames finished in polished Chrome, matte or gloss enamel paint. The cushions are made with a polyester and Polyurethane padding. Feather padding cushions are also available. The Upholstery is made from ultra-resistant, colorfast fabrics that are easily Maintained.

A favorite of outdoor and camping trips is the portable butterfly Chair, also called the BKF chair. This chair Consists of an affordable metal frame and cloth or vinyl-weave fabric that is Suspended from the highest points of the frame. The cloth or vinyl weave the seat Is available in an array of colors.
Designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsens, the Comfortable Egg Chair can look equally elegant in the study or sitting room.  Its egg-shaped curves and tilt mechanism Encourages one to relax and de-stress.