Chairs, Chair Design and Chair Designers
London’s institute of contemporary arts is holding its ‘Figures of Speech’ fund raising gala dinner February 27th.
This year’s event will be accompanied by an exhibition of works by seven designers based on the theme of ‘one object, one lifetime’. commissioned by the ICA and Veuve Clicquot, each piece uses the signature yellow of the brand’s packaging. The Orange Link Chair by Tom Dixon was among the designs commissioned for the event
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At a first glance the embrace lounge doesn’t look too impressive, is looking like something very simple, but the embrace lounge has a hidden, body-shaped curve in it, allowing you to feel the comfort of a warm embrace. This piece was inspired by the need for a hug while away from home. The embrace lounge was designed by Tanya Aguiniga, a Los Angeles based furniture designer/maker raised in Tijuana, Mexico. Her work encourages users to reconsider the objects they use on a daily basis by creating work that explores an objects’ unseen aspect, such as half chairs that rely on the wall to function and whose image is only complete as its shadow is cast upon the wall.
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Strap on chair by Annika Schmidt is a series in progress, considering established notions of seating and the context of the action. So far, the piece has only been documented on the human body, but as soon as the weather is nice, I’m taking them to the streets. Designer: Annika Schmidt Photographer: Jessica Clements Made in USA
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In the round (stitch) chair by Luflic (Brent Cordner)
This chair was named after the technique of knitting sleeves or socks “In the Round.†In order to upholster a chair completely with only one knit sleeve, the tubular steel frame had to be formed in one continuous line that closes in a loop. Careful attention was paid to the seat so that enough surface area would ensure comfort. Thirty feet, or nine meters, of sleeve is required to upholster one chair.
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