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monobloc porcelain chairs by sam durant at art basel 2008


‘mono-block porcelain chair’ by sam durant, built by jiao zhi studio, xiamen, china (2006) image © designboom

the koyanagi gallery, tokyo, japan is showing artist sam durant’s porcelain mono-block chairs at art basel 2008.

‘sam durant’s series of sculptures replicates mass-produced plastic lawn chairs in fine chinese porcelain,
inviting the viewer to consider the aesthetic value of one of the world’s most democratic objects.
by remaking cheap garden furniture, often mass-produced in china, into one-off, handmade, high-end goods,
durant’s sculptures form an ironic comment on the condition of globalisation. they pose many questions about the
nature of mass consumption, the stereotyped saturation of the markets with cheap chinese goods, and the impact
of emergent industries on native and foreign cultures’.
text from sadie coles

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mono-block porcelain chairs by sam durant at art basel 2008

The Playfull Wallfa Sofa by Jordi Canudas

Wallfa Sofa

The Playfull Wallfa Sofa by Jordi Canudas

Wallfa is an intriguing two sided piece of furniture that is both wall and sofa. It offers a comfortable sitting area that becomes playful when users interact from both sides of the wall. Movement, sound and touch hint at what might be happening on the other side.

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Ribbon Chair – Pierre Paulin – Functions

Ribbon Chair - Pierre Paulin

Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin

Designed by Paulin in 1966, the Ribbon chair is a foam covered metal frame sheathed in a stretch fabric. This modern lounge chair is featured in the National Gallery of Victoria in Australia.

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Hans J. Wegner Three Legged CH07 Shell Chair

Hans J. Wegner's three-legged shell CH07 chair

Hans J. Wegner’s three-legged shell CH07 chair was originally introduced in 1963. A few limited series were produced, but the project soon came to a stand still.

The 90s brought a growing interest in chairs of more individual designs. The chair was relaunched in 1997 and fortunately the new manufactureer had been able to keep down the costs. These two factors in combination resulted in an increasing market, and after 34 years oblivion the chair finally got is breakthrough. As a curiosity it is worth mentioning that one of the original shell chairs from the 60s was sold at 104.000 Danish Kroner at Christies in London in 1999.

The chair is made of solid oiled walnut, upholstered in glove/alcantara.

Via Dansk Design Nu: Chairs Hans J. Wegner CH07 Shell Chair

This must be a good seating one, albeit the wings make it a bit wide for a small room.