Category: armchair

Mojito by Philip Bro Ludvigsen

Mojito
Mojito is a lounge chair with very wide arm rests for all the stuff one needs to kick back and relax, for example a heavy book, a large cafe latte, an iPad or a drink. The Cuban mojito was writer Ernest Hemingway´s favourite cocktail. This chair is dedicated to him, his drinks and all his books.

Material:
American walnut, natural vegetable leather and brushed stainless steel

Measurements:
D: 720 mm
H: 700 mm
W: 820 mm

Mojito is presented for the first time in 2012 at the CABINETMAKERS’ AUTUMN EXHIBITION 2012;
Sculptural furniture

Via Philip Bro, who claims it is designed fro Fredericia, but no trace of this chair on the site of Fredericia….

1914 Armchair by Emile Jacques Ruhlmann

This 1914 Armchair by Emile Jacques Ruhlmann was on display at the Municipal Museum for Modern Art of The Hague.

Flecto by Christian Juhl

 

Flecto by Christian Juhl

This material-driven project is based on the idea of collaboration between two contradictory materials. On one hand, I wanted to work with wood, a material rooted in tradition and known for it’s, strength, warmth and tactility. On the other hand, I wanted to work with silicone, which in contrast is pliable and flexible, adding softness, flexibility and comfort. My aim was to challenge the dining chair in terms of new materials and to take advantage of the flexible silicone as a new feature to enhance comfort. The flexible backrest accommodates the back and allows for user mobility. The gentle cushioning function underneath the wooden seat adds comfort and softness, and the ferrels grips the floor all the while protecting the chair from shoemarks. I took advantage of the functionalities that the material silicone possesses: comfort, flexibility and playfulness.
In order to make the silicone collaborate with the wood, I had to find a way that the silicone could lock itself inside the wood. raditional cabinetmaker joinery ended up being the inspiration of connecting the silicone to the wooden handles of the backrest. The two wooden handles are gently placed inside the mold while pouring the silicone into the mold. The silicone will run inside the turned handle and spread out to the two “buttons” on the handles and lock itself inside it, as it sets.

Via Behance Network

Conus Chair by Stefan During

Some time ago Stefan During sent me photo’s of one of his new designs: the Conus Chair. To me it has some resemblance with the Safari Chair or Roorkhee or Campaign Chair.

The Conus chair is put together by the user from a separate seat, back, four legs, and two armrests.
First one fits the conical legs into the conical holes of the seat.
Then the swivelling back is fitted into the armrests, and lowered unto the tops of the legs.
There are two options for fitting the back, for shorter and for longer legs.
The Conus comes in two sizes; one as an easy chair, the other one as a higher version for sitting at a table.
The saddle-shaped back and the seat are upholstered in felt, or leather.
A table based on the same principle is also an option.
I make the Conus in oak or beech wood.

Europa by Ron Arad – 2018 IMM Cologne 02

Starting my series of posts about me visiting Imm Cologne 2018 could be worse than with the Ron Arad designed Europa Chair.

The reason is Draenert celebrates its 50ieth Anniversary while displaying this chair that they produced and which is in the collection of various musea.

Draenert was founded in 1968 by Karin and Dr. Peter Draenert and is today a topbrand of the international furniture design. Meanwhile the company is managed by Dr. Patric Draenert of the second generation. Currently we export to more than 50 countries. Important pillars for the sustainable business success are a sound financial structure as well as highly trained and dedicated employees.