It is very likely that everyone has seen a table by Eero Saarinen. This understated design is probably the most recognizable collection of tables in the past 50 years.Originally introduced in 1956 this classic is a true staple in modern furniture.
In his purist approach to design, Finnish-born Eero Saarinen sought out the essential idea and reduced it to the most effective structural solution. "The underside of typical chairs and tables makes a confusing, unrestful world," explained Saarinen. "I wanted to clear up the slum of legs." In his pedestal collection, which includes a dining, coffee and side table, Saarinen realized his ideal of formal unity: "Every significant piece of furniture has a holistic structure." Winner of the 1969 Museum of Modern Art Award.
The Basic model loveseat from Pottery Barn has a classic look that will stay in style for years. This piece is great for smaller spaces while allowing two people to sit comfortably. Perhaps, the best feature is the slip covers that cover the cushions. The slip covers allow for easy cleaning. There are also a multitude of colors from which to choose as well as a few different fabric styles. These options allow you to change out your home decor by simply changing slip covers to a different color or fabric style. This piece retails from $1,300 - $1,600 depending on the options selected at your favorite Pottery Barn retail location.
Inspired by the apple crates he had played on as a child, Pritzker Prize-winning architect Frank Gehry created the ribbon-like design of the face off table with interwoven maple strips. The graceful design integrates material with structure, transcending all conventions of style. Each table comes stamped with the KnollStudio logo, Frank Gehry's signature and the date of production. Features hard white maple veneers; all wood grains run in the same direction for resilience. Solid maple center column prevents rocking. Arched base design provides ample leg room. Glides are clear plastic with matte frost finish. Finishes; Top comes in a choice of two finishes: clear glass or white laminate. Base finish is laminated clear maple to 8-ply thickness with high-bonding urea glue.
What a great sofa for a lazy day! The Andy by Paola Piva offers tons of room to stretch out on. While you are stretching out, there are so many pillows for which to get comfortable on. This is a great piece for a lazy day or a day sitting around with family. This sofa is made by B&B Italia and retails for over $6,000 at authorized dealers.
Posted by John, in Sofas.
One of my favorite pieces of furniture is the Wassliy Chair by Marcel Breuer, probably for its clean lines and creative design. I am a minimalist, and this chair lends it's self well to an environment that is simple and streamline.
Marcel Breuer was an apprentice at the Bauhaus in 1925 when he conceived the first tubular steel chair, the Wassily chair, based on the tubed frame of a bicycle. Knoll is the only authorized and licensed manufacturer of the Wassily chair. Marcel Breuer's signature is stamped into the base of the frame and every chair has an individual identification number to verify authenticity. If it does not display the Knoll logo type and bear Marcel Breuer's signature, it is a counterfeit.
Protégé of Bauhaus founder Walter Gropius, Marcel Breuer embodied many of the School's distinctive concepts and was one of the School's most famous students. He returned to teach carpentry from 1925-1928, during which he designed the tubular-steel furniture collection. His attention drifted towards architecture, and after practicing privately, he worked as a professor at Harvard's School of Design under Gropius. Breuer was also honored as the first architect to be the sole artist of an exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
