Armchair by Kolomon Moser
All the way in Los Angeles at Szalon you can find this armchair by Vienna Secession designer Koloman Moser from approximately 1910.
Via 1stdibs
Birdland Drum Chair by Mats Theselius
Birdland Drum Chair
Scandinavian design has always been known for its uniqueness and exceptional sense of style, both of which are apparent in the work of Källemo- Sweden’s best-known avant garde furniture design company.
Most of their furniture comes in limited edition – as for instance the Birdland chair, designed by Mats Theselius, whose work is a fusion of design and art. The chair comprises a birch veneer backrest, chrome, steel, corian armrest and local Swedish Tärnsjö leather and has its background in Theselius’ passion for music, hinting at the beauty and complexity of a drum kit. The best bit, however, is that the chair has actually incorporated pieces of a drum set with its leg construction, drum skin and choice of materials, transforming the musical instrument into a unique piece of furniture.
Via Doodle Designs: Birdland drum chair.
Caterpillar Bench by Philip Watts Design
Caterpillar Bench
A centre-piece hand cast polished aluminium bench.
Typically sold as a three seater, the bench is modular and can be any length to suit your commercial or domestic space.
“The Big Chair Project” for the Big Heart
Barnaby Purdy, Cath Kidston, Christopher Bailey, David Loftus & Jamie Oliver, Emma Tissier, INSA, Jamie Oliver, Jay Jay Burridge, Jonathan Yeo, Julien McDonald, Matthew Williamson, Nunzio Citro, Paul Smith, Quentin Blake, Ricardo Cinalli, Sarah Burton for McQueen, Superdry, Tracey Emin and Waterford Crystal had all chipped in to create masterpieces for Jamie Oliver’s Better Food Foundation. Since Jamie Oliver started raising awareness for food education, I’ve followed his courageous journey and admires his work and effort. Please join me chair fans, food enthusiasts and charity contributors, to follow “The Big Chair Project”, like their Facebook page, spread the message, and admire the marvelous chair designs!
The BIG Chair Project is the brainchild of The Better Food Foundation, the charity founded by Jamie Oliver. Back in 2002, Jamie established a unique and pioneering restaurant group called Fifteen, that uses the magic of food to give young people a chance to have a better future. Ten years on, hundreds of apprentices have graduated from the programme, which trains unemployed youngsters to become professional chefs. With 2012 marking the 10th anniversary, it was time to do something a little celebratory to raise much-needed funds for the next 10 years.
In a snapshot there are 20 artists as part of The BIG Chair Project. 16 auction lots have been created in what’s known as the BIG BID. Each artist was given two Fritz Hansen ANT™ chairs: one for practice and one for the masterpiece. You’ll notice that four of the artists decided to submit both chairs as part of their auction lot: Barnaby Purdy, Liberty, Nunzio Citro and Quentin Blake. As such the starting price of their auction lot isdoubled. As part of the 16 auction lots, one lucky winner will get their hands on a Fritz Hansen EGG™ chair and stool, designed by Jamie Oliver.
There’s also the BIG WIN where six chairs have been allocated to an online lottery. By purchasing a £5 lottery ticket you’ll be entered in a draw to win a chair of your choice, so there’s something in The BIG Chair Project for everyone.
via The Big Chair Project
