Chairs

  • Chairs,  Charles Eames,  Guest Blogger,  Rebecca Jones,  United Kingdom

    Guest Post: Sitting Pretty on Charles Eames Top Chairs

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    Written by Rebecca Jones

    Charles Eames was an American designer who helped change the face of 20th century, modern furniture design with his extensive portfolio of work. His enduring pieces are a stunning marriage of comfort and functionality. Charles Eames furniture has remained at the forefront of modern furniture design, influencing numerous subsequent and contemporary designers.

    Ergonomic Paradise

    With the ever-increasing hours we seem to work in the Western world, it is essential that we look after our weary skeletons to ensure that all our hard work is not futile and we can live long, happy lives. Enough of the corny stuff, in all seriousness though, investing in a well-made, ergonomic chair is the best measure to protect your back and promote optimum spinal health.

    Office Group Chair EA219 Gold Edition

    Charles Eames was a pioneering force in the furniture design world. His innovative vision and exciting designs lead him to create a number of pieces for an office environment including the Office Aluminium Group Chair EA119 Mesh. This is a task chair which is designed with the intention of being used at a desk. This chair is exceptionally comfortable due to the mesh panels and is also adjustable which further enhances the comfort factor and has a swivel functionality enabling the user to move 360 degrees.

    Office Soft Pad Group Chair EA219
    The original intention for this piece was for outdoor use, hence the mesh fabric as it is hard-wearing, durable and immensely functional. The original mesh design was quickly discontinued and black leather took over as the material of choice. In 1969, the chair was further updated and a soft, padded version with cushions was created. 

    Office Aluminium Group Chair EA117 Gold Edition
    This chair has an exceptionally sturdy aluminium framework and is arguably one of the first executive chairs. It is also light, versatile and the design enables the chair to adapt to the sitter’s body which makes for maximum comfort. The high back also guarantees that your back is perfectly supported. Since it’s creation, this piece has become an office essential. 

    Child’s Play

    Inject a new lease of life into your home with the Eames RSR Rocking Chair. This Chair will ensure you release your inner child. This piece is made from plastic which means its durable and can withstand daily wear and tear. Available in a number of vibrant colours, this piece is true to Eames form blending comfort with functionality. It is the re-edition of the now legendary Eames Chair is based on the original 1948 design which the first industrially-manufactured plastic chair. It is also available in fibreglass, another lightweight, robust and unyielding material.

    RAR Rocking Chair (Fibreglass)

    A rocking chair is also an exciting addition to any interior and will look fantastic in a modern or more traditional decor scheme.

    Bachelor Chic

    This Charles Eames Lounge Chair from SwivelUK is the ultimate addition to any bachelor pad. Not only does this piece ooze luxury and sophistication, it is now considered a timeless classic in the history of modern furniture. This stunning feat of exquisite design and engineering features a bent rosewood frame and aluminium base, with chunky cushions made from the finest Italian leather. Originally designed in 1956, this piece has become a staple for the funkiest bachelor pads around and is not only stylish but exceedingly comfortable. For the perfect finishing touch to your abode the matching Ottoman is a welcomed addition featuring the same design and materials to ensure a slick, polished and ultra refined look.

    Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Black Powder Coating

    All images in this article are courtesy of SwivelUK

    Author Bio: Rebecca is an avid writer and interior design aficionado. She frequently writes about her interests. Rebecca resides in the United Kingdom

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  • Bags,  Bedding,  Chairs,  Dogs,  Furniture,  Gift,  Graphic Patterns,  Lighting,  Natural Curiosities,  Natural Fibers,  NYIGF,  Ropes,  Textiles,  Trends

    Trends from the NYIGF: Natural Fibers, Geometric Patterns and Raw Wood

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    Rope Study: in Natural and White from Natural Curiosity
    The Year of Pretty
    The NYIGF ended earlier today in a most positive note. And that isn’t necessarily because the fair was set aside as being particularly exciting, but rather it was because the materials on display were aesthetically pleasing and comfortably safe to unwind with. Natural fibers such as abaca, wool, hemp, jute, and sisal were seen as strong trends throughout the show. At one point, I saw so much jute, I thought I was transported to a street fair at The Philippines.
    On Monday afternoon, I ran into interior designer, and former contributing editor at Elle Decor, Elaine Griffin, while I was at Pier 94. Elaine shared with me some of the trends that she noticed from this closely watched gift fair. “Most of the trends that we saw today were launched last year, and so this year, they’re playing catch up. These are not necessarily new.” So I had to ask, what’s new?

    “We’re seeing raw wood, and geometric patterns everywhere. Mind you, this trend was already launched last year, but it is now expending into fabrics, rugs, and furniture. Colors such as yellow, green are just exploding! I think that green is still a very popular, and important color. Overall, what we’re seeing is a lot of pretty at this fair. This is the year of pretty because in a time of economic uncertainty, people want pretty. The vendors want something that is going to sell, and pretty is safe.”


    From the 2013 summer collection – A chic and colorful clutch from Mary y Sol.
    All of their products are handmade in Madagascar
    Home and fashion designs Flora Bella
    Graphic patterns such as these were seen everywhere at the show, from hand towels, boxes, furniture, to even water bottles

    The Condotti collection from Dransfield & Ross can deliver a dreamy, fairytale-like atmosphere to any bedrooms. This princess duvet was too splendid for words. The blue ribbons threaded with the linen fabric made it just that more special
    A few of my favorite things from Hancock baskets
    Vintage warmth: Peggy Fisher’s bag from Hancok Baskets
    A natural choice: Perfect little summer clutch from the folks at Mar y Sol
    Bringing the outdoors in. A strong theme at the NYIGF
    This simple graphic brought a nostalgic feeling to a plain, otherwise unmemorable  bag. The splash of red did add to its appeal – to be sure


    Rope me in: These natural and aesthetically pleasing accessories are great for some home decoration – on a budget
    Pleasure meeting Fabrice Philippe, of Teo Jasmin.  Fabrice is a famous French designer to the stars. His various fun and trendy bags are household names among celebrities like Paris Hilton, and Brad Pitt. Also, think of gift bags at The Oscars, and the Bafta awards. The popular bags depict various English bulldogs in stylish attire, which are quickly making wave in the US market




    Unique, natural furniture and lighting accessories from the Design Group


    Graphic designs, from furniture to table trays were seen just about everywhere at the fair
    Rani Arabella
    Images courtesy High End Weekly
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  • Chairs,  Design,  Furniture,  Stylish by Design

    Sitting Pretty!

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    Timeless Beauties

    Back in October of last year, I published this piece on Stylish By Design, and from time to time, I found myself going back to it, not just for the obvious design genius of Marcel Breuer, Eileen Gray, Thonet, and Le Corbusier (to name a few), but also to remind myself as to what a great chair should feel like. It does not matter what the chair looks like, it’s the way it makes you feel that is important.

    This Michael Thonet’s Settee is quite at ease with both traditional, and modern interiors. The outline of this settee is simply beautiful. Bentwood is as modern then, as it is now.
    The ULTIMATE in great design and comfort.
    Eileen Gray Transat Chair
    For a small and unobtrusive chair, the B-167-3 Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin is unusually comfortable, not to mention inviting. The shape is much more functional than a casual inspection would suggest.
    In contrast to Paulin’s chair, I find the Archair 12 by Poul Kjaerholm to be rather uncomfortable, as the back rung cuts painfully across the spine. But it is an absolute beauty. The chair is greatly influenced by Thonet’s bentwood forms, but it has it’s own and unique fresh take as a tubular steel.
    No question, this chaise lounge by Le Corbusier is simply one of the classics for
    complete, egocentric comfort.
    The Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer was greatly influenced, believe it or not, by the colonial chairs of long ago. This is a welcoming and beautiful chair, both aesthetically and physcially satisfying.
    T Chair by William Katavolos, Ross Litell, Douglas Kelly
    In such a structure, this functional chair shows the results of imposing preconceived decisions on the logic of forms in combination
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