Chairs, Chair Design and Chair Designers
Brian Fireman, a designer and furniture craftsman with formal education in Geology and Architecture and a globetrotting past is now based in Tyron, North Carolina, US. He concentrates on wooden furniture.
He asked me to feature this beautiful and comfy Swallowtail Chair inspired by mid 20th century Danish masters: Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl, and Sigurd Ressell, plus a little Sam Maloof thrown in.
With pleasure Brian! And thank you for pointing me to Sam Maloof who sadly passed away in 2009.
Although my primary interest is with late 19th and 20th century chairs, I see occasionally older chairs that would go well with a modern interior like these four George II Walnut Hall Chairs. Sold by Christie’s today in a Kensington sale for £4,000 ($6,476) including buyer’s premium.
Is offered for sale by Californian NOHO Modern
It is signed by Zanine himself.
NOHO Modern was founded by Thomas Hayes and Jeremy Petty in 2002. They explore the interaction between furniture and art.
Impressive chair by Poul M. Volther for Gemla Sweden 1957
P R I C E: 1250 EUR
D E S C R I P T I O N: Beautiful and rare Scandinavian design classic by Poul M. Volther (who also designed the famous Corona chair)
This chair is in an amazing original vintage condition, Cushion have the original orange upholstry
Black laqcuered wood and marked with Gemla Sweden label
About Designaddict:
Design Addict is an online design portal
It was founded in 1998 by Patrick and Alix Everaert, an artist. Patrick has exhibited throughout Europe in private galleries as well as in public institutions. His artistic work has been illustrated and commented on numerous publications. You can see his work at: Patrick Everaert. Alix Everaert worked for 13 years in an internationally-renowned primitive art gallery in Brussels.
Patrick and Alix have always been lovers of design and they benefit from an international reputation as collectors and experts in design of the 60’s and 70’s. But their interest in design covers the whole history of the 20th century. They have assembled an important private collection of design in Europe (P&A Collection, 1500 pieces).
Dancing Chair by Constance Guisset
One of the 13 project Assistance grants that was presented during the MAISON MEUBLE exhibition at the VIA stand.
The graphic strip structure in wooden laths delimits an ample yet light volume over which fits an upholstered shell. Dancing Chair is a contemporary interpretation of the rocking chair, and part of its interest lies in its excellent workmanship.