Chairs, Chair Design and Chair Designers
The digital world often forces tradeoffs between two opposing preferences: speed and quality. When working with images, speed often translates to lower resolution, compressing elements to simplified shapes. During this process, it is the computer, compelled by necessity, that makes the decisions about what is taken out and what is left. If we apply this bargain to existing products, we see that certain aspects of the product come to the front, while others recede.
Just because you don’t enjoy reading a good book, doesn’t mean there aren’t many other uses for all of those books piled up in the attic.
Make a lounge chair from your old paperbacks…
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Dancing Chair by Constance Guisset
One of the 13 project Assistance grants that was presented during the MAISON MEUBLE exhibition at the VIA stand.
The graphic strip structure in wooden laths delimits an ample yet light volume over which fits an upholstered shell. Dancing Chair is a contemporary interpretation of the rocking chair, and part of its interest lies in its excellent workmanship.
Tufty Chair by Jonas Jurgaitis
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Pair of Maximilian Chairs by John Vesey
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Exceptional pair of Maximilian lounge chairs by John Vesey. USA, c.1958. All original – polished aluminum with original diamond tufted, glove tanned calfskin upholstery. Leather has been reconditioned and is completely usuable. A classic Vesey form inspired by Cuban planter’s chairs. Incorporates Vesey’s inventive use of aluminum mesh as a base for the upholstery.
These chairs are shown in “Design Forcast 1” by Aluminum Company of America 1959 P.20