Take two iconic chairs designed by Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle, add a dash of Eleanor Young of Fun Makes Good, and what you end up with is something quite unexpected. These beautifully re-worked pieces have been re-upholstered in a teardrop design - reflecting the chairs natural curves - using a patchwork of blue-hued vinyl in keeping with the chairs original vinyl covering. We love the originality of the design and the complementing colour palette ...... how about you?
Bikini weather
Thursday, 14 July 2011
We first set eyes on a Bikini Chair at The Vintage Furniture Flea back in March. Designed by Hans Olsen for Frem Røjle and dating from c. 1961, the progressive design of the Bikini Chair placed Olsen light years ahead of his contemporaries. The compound forming of the wood proved an extremely difficult process which created a limited production and a high unit cost - making this chair quite a rarity. In the flesh this chair's big, brutish and attention-seeking, but its definitely got something about it!
Images/Credits: Bond & Bowery, Mutual Art, Live Auctioneers, [unattributed], Style Hive
fancy a fry up?
Tuesday, 12 April 2011
We know three things about this chair: firstly, its called the 'Fried Egg Chair; secondly, it was designed Hans Olsen; and thirdly, we love it!
Image: Matthew Arnold via flickr
