King Bonk by Fredrikson Stallard

King Bonk, an armchair and footstool by designers Fredrikson Stallard, will be on show at David Gill Galleries during the London Design Festival this September. squkingbonk_fredriksonstall.jpg The form was generated by tying upholstery foam with string. The final shape was carved from polystyrene with a chainsaw. 3kingbonk_fredriksonstallar.jpg “It took us a year to find the perfect curves, and we did that by hand,â€Ã¯Â¿Â½ says Ian Stallard. “This piece has never been anywhere near a computer.â€Ã¯Â¿Â½ 5kingbonk_fredriksonstallar.jpg Made from fibreglass, the chairs will be produced in a limited edition. Photographs by Thomas Brown/David Gill Galleries. The following information is from David Gill Galleries: – FREDRIKSON STALLARD – KING BONK David Gill Galleries is delighted to announce an exhibition of new work by Fredrikson Stallard which will open during the London Design Festival 08. From 15 September until 19 October, at David Gill’s primary space in Loughborough Street, SE11 the exhibition will feature Patrik Fredrikson and Ian Stallard’s latest design, the King Bonk chair and footstool. The shape of this sculptural piece with its reflective finish was derived from tying up upholstery foam with string, and named after the biggest marble in the school playground. The original full-size form was carved with a chainsaw in polystyrene. The limited edition collection will be on show at the gallery throughout the festival. The chair is available in four paint colours, which were created by Bentley: black/green, black/cobalt blue, black/gold and black/violet. The exhibition promises to offer up a dramatic play of light, colour and reflection. More work by Fredrikson Stallard will be on show at DavidGill’s Fulham Road gallery. Fredrikson Stallard Armchair ‘King Bonk’ 2008 Material: fibreglass with dichroic paint Chair H 88 x W 100 x L 95cm Editions David Gill, limited to 8 + 2AP + 2P –

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Cul Stool by ABR

Cul Stool is cool by ABR

About the birth of ABR a new Catelan (Spain) based furniture “Publisher”

The arrival of a new furniture publisher is significant in Spanish design.

Designers are nothing if they do not have a company willing to put its money where its mouth is by producing their designs. Therefore, the arrival of ABR is welcome. This new company, which has been undergoing preparations for just over a year, is a publisher. This is different to being a manufacturer. In the field of design, the publisher is an extremely Catalan component whose forerunners include such distinguished brands as Bd Ediciones de Diseno, Santa & Cole and Mobles 114, historical examples of our country’s design. ABR operates in the same way as they do: it does not have its own factory and seeks the most suitable industrialist or provider for each project. That may be on a nearby industrial estate or as far away as China. This is the only way to operate if the publisher does a little of everything and the same catalogue offers lamps, flowerpots, furnishings, shelves, hangers, seats and even the Virgin of Memory.
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The managers of ABR (an acronym of ABReviatura or abbreviation in Spanish, a name that was acquired from an old Barcelona company) is Marc Hernandez, and Toni Pallejà (Porcuatro Studio), who was educated at the Eina school, carries the creative design baton. Marc holds a degree in business sciences from Pompeu Fabra University and outside office hours he is a resident DJ in Razzmatazz, Barcelona. Both were born in 1979.

I would rather call it a Label

Update

Noticed the site disappeared from the Internet…

Last edited June 5, 2013

Arthe Sofa by Prof. Wulf Schnieder + Partner

Arthe by Design Prof. Wulf Schnieder + Partner for COR at Magedman Modern Appearances are deceptive because Arthe is more than just a seating programme; it is a whole new experience. Arthe is extremely versatile. A simple handle swivels the suspended arm and backrest away to increase the seating area to a luxurious 85 cm. The metal framework is available finished in lacquer or chrome and not only looks good, but also enables all the mechanics to function faultlessly. Arthe is available in three widths and has a matching footstool and a corner unit, allowing you to create anything from a single sofa to a whole seating group made all the more versatile by the adjustible backrests. The accompanying tables, 50 or 65 cm high, can glide over the seats to create your own self-contained island. Contact Magedman Modern for more information.

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