Lyre Chairs by Mark Brazier-Jones (1992)

Estimate £2,000 – £3,000 ($3,002 – $4,503)

Sale 5533

20th Century Decorative Art & Design

24 March 2010 London, South Kensington

MARK BRAZIER-JONES (B. 1956)

cast and wrought iron, lyre and book back, artist palette seat on wrench, sword and axe head supports, signed inside of book Mark Brazier Jones 1992

39 in. (99 cm.) high (2)

via Christie’s.

Mod Prop has Unusual Chairs and Sofas for rent

The Lollipop Chaise

Extreme Chair

Egg Chair

Pierre Paulin style

Mod Prop has some unusual chairs and sofas for rent. The reason I mention it here is that sometimes I’m asked if I can source a certain piece for a certain venue. Try them.

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Mandacaru Flip over Lounche Chair, or Pillow Chair by Baba Vacaro (site under construction).

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Slide Aluminum Sofa by Baíta Design


Sliding in Motion

Soaring prices of urban apartments have forced the citizens to choose small residence and make a full use of the limited space. Addressing that issue, the Brazilian Design Studio Baíta Design has come up with the Slide Aluminum Sofa. It features five profiles finished in anodized aluminum, which could be fit together to form a sofa. Also due to the slide design, the sofa could easily split into profiles, ensuring an easy transportation and storage.

Slide Aluminum Sofa in blue
Slide Aluminum Sofa in purple
Aluminum Joint

Via I New Idea

Corvo Chair by Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance for Bernhardt Design

Corvo Chair by Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance for Bernhardt Design

Bernardt Design will unveil this Corvo Chair by French Designer Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance in Milan next week.