Images: La maision d'Anna G
a classic collection
Monday, 23 May 2011
An eye catching apartment in Stockholm, with an equally eye catching collection of classics by the likes of Hans Wegner, George Nelson, Arne Jacobsen and Eames. Mmmm, what's not to like?
Roll up, roll up
Thursday, 23 December 2010
We just couldn't help but feature this classic Roll Top Action Office Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Oh yes, with its beautiful modern lines and hidden functionality, we are, of course, truly smitten!
You decide ....
Thursday, 14 October 2010
We've been extremely busy at chairsmith central this morning trying to pick a favourite from this little lot. No joy, we just can't decide! Perhaps you could let us know which is your favourite ..... the polling station is open and ready for you to cast your vote.
The CH445, also known as the Wing Chair, was designed by Hans Wegner in 1960 but only brought into major production in 2006.
The Kangaroo, or Model No. 5672, by George Nelson alludes to traditional club chairs with its buttoned upholstery but is still very much in line with the Modern spirit.
The Womb chair was Eero Saarinen's first design for Knoll in 1948. In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Saarinen's birth, Knoll has introduced the Womb Chair upholstered in a 100% pure natural colour cashmere (as pictured above). One hundred chairs will be made, each with a commemorative plate numbered from 1 to 100. To find out more, press here.
The CH468 was designed by Wegner in 1960, roughly at the same time as he created the Wing Chair and Ox Chair. Until its recent launch in 2010, the design remained a prototype. One of the prototypes was carefully prepared for production through close cooperation between Carl Hansen & Son and the Hans J. Wegner studio, using Wegner's original drawings, clay model and prototype.
The Heron by Ernest Race was designed in 1956 and re-issued for the 100% design Exhibition. The design incorporates technically challenging upholstery techniques which are still in use today, after 54 years.
Credits/Images: Aram (CH445, Womb (cashmere) and CH468), Architonic (Kangaroo) and Race Furniture (Heron)
