NUBE Amchairs take their design influences from the human body where shapes and curves are combined with flat lines. Manufactured by Stua, NUBE features a minimal chrome frame which supports the cozy chair. The top of the armchair features a flat plane surface which combined with the frame provides stability to the chair itself. The combination allows for the maximum visibility to the shape of the chair. NUBE comes in great colors that are sure to add "cool" to any office or living room. Price: $1,598. Available: here.
Matthias Pliessnig is an artist that continues to challenge us with what is wood versus what is furniture. His latest designs are stimulating wooden benches woven by hand using oak and ash. The detail of these works reminds me of hand-crafted wicker where the meticulous pattern of weaving creates intricate detail. In this case, however, we are talking about shaping hardwoods as opposed to wicker which is an amazing feat. These pieces will be on display at the Wexler Gallery in Philadelphia from September 1 - October 5. Sources: Pliessnig website; Wexler Gallery.
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This interesting chair is made from recycled paper rolls used to print newspapers. This piece was created by Chilean Design Studio Onceneto in conjunction with La Tercera Newspaper. Inspiration for this piece comes from concern about waste material from newspaper printing with an emphasis on finding uses for the waste. Via.
Furniture Fashion revealed the diverse collection of decorative pillows and area rugs by Madeline Weinrib with a small footnote about her accent chairs and benches. Well here are a few that stand out, and you may notice an updated fabric selection on what may very well be a 19th century or even mid century piece. Weinrib's back ground as a designer and artist have inspired a welcome face lift to these American classics. As we have said many times before, it's the accessories that personalize any décor from traditional to modern, and Weinrib obviously has that figured out. See the entire collection including the rest of her outstanding accent chairs and miscellaneous seating here.
The "Wing" armchair is a new addition to the Alivar collection, a well know name in furniture "rigorously made in Italy". A laser cut frame plated in chrome and woven in chord give this low slung lounge chair a sexy appeal. The Wing chair is also available in a leather seat and a gunmetal nickel finish which will tastefully accentuate a clean modern decor. Alivar has a stunning collection of simply the highest quality contemporary furniture made today, and a Museum series that pays homage to the masters of the Bauhaus era. See the entire Alivar collection of modern and contemporary furniture here. H 70 x W 70 x D 74 cm
