Unusual furniture is nothing new to designer Richard Hutton, and the Cloud Chair is another such addition to his portfolio. The "Cloud Chair" made by Gallery Ormond in Geneva is constructed from nickel plated cast-aluminum and will make its debut in Milan next month. Of course this design is far beyond the norm however designer products often make it into mainstream markets, but for now the production is limited. See more Richard Hutton furniture, objects, and spaces here.
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Designer Ben K. Mickus of the Mickus Projects based in New York will unveil his "Relief Chair" at the Cooper-Hewitt National Museum of Design, in New York, this Friday, March 6th, as part of the "Fashioning Felt" exhibition. The solid/surface/series collection re-masters the art of sculpting using digital fabrication and solid, rapidly renewable materials. Upholstery, foam products and finishes are all supplanted with thick sheets of natural wool felt, adhered with non-toxic water-based adhesives. The precision-cut contours of each piece of felt are aggregated into sinuous yet comfortable forms with cascading edges. The classic lines of modern Relief Chair will certainly be right at home in any stylish environment. Visit mickusprojects.com for a good look at the rest of Ben's furniture and home furnishing designs.
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If you liked the Heron Chair from designer Charles Wilson then you will surely love the rest of his works he conspired with Woodward of Australia to produce. Wilson's progressively modern collection of chairs are part of a vast collection of home furnishings that share his trademark style, and include the CW1 swivel chair which is on display in the Museum of Applied Arts & Science. The unusual shape of the CW1 chair features a structure that uses symmetrical ribbons of bent plywood to create a sinuous and highly comfortable form. The shells are angled inward and work independently to provide an embracing form that curves around the lower back to support the lumber region. Read and see more at Woodmark's website. W780mm x D900mm x H1050mm
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Designer Charles Wilson has received rave reviews for his innovative works and "The Heron Chair" he did for Woodmark of Australia is no exception. The forward thinking behind the Heron Chair stem from his experiences as an industrial designer and Wilson even made the 1;1 scale patterns that form the chair and seat moulds by hand. These were meticulously tested and modified until the optimum level of comfort was achieved. The inspiration for this sleek modern chair came according to Wilson "while photographing curvaceous Victorian lounge chairs and wondered how I could re-interpret these organic shapes in a modern way". Woodmark collaborates with freelance furniture designers to develope one of the most cutting edge modern furniture collections you can see here.
Natuzzi Leather of Italy keeps up with modern technology as well as the (take music where ever you go) craze by including well placed speakers and Ipod jack in their new "Sound Chair". I had the pleasure of acting like I was working while I auditioned the auditory capabilities of this cool addition to the Natuzzi collection which feel as good as it looks. The retro styling is reminiscent of some of the mid-century modern chair designs we have seen before but this time perforated areas on either side of the headrest hide speakers that make your stay a lot better. Contact a Natuzzi Leather furniture dealer near you for more info as leather grades will effect pricing.
