Magis Air Armchair by Jasper Morrison
Jasper had a solo exhibition in Grand Hornu, Belgium, named Thingness, in June 2015 where I took this photo.
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En Bateau sur la Marne by Giovanni Tommaso Garattoni
En Bateau sur la Marn by Giovanni Tommaso Garattoni
En Bateau sur la Marne by Giovanni Tommaso GarattoniEn Bateau sur la Marne is a contemporary design settee conceived by Italian designer Giovanni Tommaso Garattoni. Originally developed as a concept in 2020, this contemporary edition piece bridges the gap between historical furniture movements and musical translation.
The Design Concept
Biedermeier meets Surrealism
The En Bateau settee is born from a unique stylistic encounter, blending the formal composure and restraint of the Biedermeier style with the subtle, dreamlike unease of Surrealism.Garattoni masterfully translates the fluid, impressionistic musical compositions of Claude Debussy into a tangible physical form. The result is a sophisticated harmony of curves and tensions, striking a suspended balance between stillness and motion.
Materials and Refined Craftsmanship
The silhouette of the sofa relies on a meticulously balanced mix of wood, metal, and textile:
The Shell: A curved wooden exterior, polished to a high sheen that mirrors the elegant hull of a boat.
The Upholstery: A soft, comfortable interior fabric featuring a distinctive striped pattern.
The Base: Two minimalist metal legs that serve as a nod to the walking canes of refined, elegant Viennese gentlemen.This ironic yet sophisticated gesture elevates En Bateau into a functional meditation on grace—a poetic voyage that requires no departure.
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Lilly Chair by Erwine and Estelle Laverne
#939 Chair by Ray Komai
#939 Chair by Ray Komai
In a June 2025 post Dezeen pointed me to eight overlooked mid century designers of which Ray Komai is one. Japanese American Interned during WW II He designed several pieces for JG Furniture Company, a New York-based manufacturer founded in the 1920s. The most recognizable of these pieces is his one-piece molded plywood side chair.
Photo’s from Wright (Lama) June 2007 and December 2011
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Antibodi Armchair by Patricia Urquiola for Moroso
Antibodi Armchair by Patricia Urquiola for Moroso
#36 of the 999 Armchairs Book
I have featured it here already in 2008.
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