Trying to find a way to justify spending one or two thousand on that beautiful new chaise lounge you have your eye on, this will help! The Lockheed Lounge reminiscent of some thing the aero space industry may have produced is a well rounded metal structure that takes on a new look from all angles. Designer Marc Newson's 1986 gift to the privileged few, ten to be exact, gives truth to the mass production theory and it's affect on an items price. This beautiful yet firm chaise lounge recently sold at Christies famed auction house for an astonishing $1.5 million to a well funded admirer.
Folding chairs serve two purposes, a place to sit and the ability to save space. This is nothing new, in fact they were used in ancient Rome, Greece, and Egypt. Here are two new chairs that add one more purpose, good looks. The Pick Chair from Studio Dror finds a very out of the way storage spot right on your wall. As Dror puts it "the Pick Chair saves space, adds to the aesthetics of a home, and is sure to become a great conversation piece". The wood back surface can be engraved to" intertwines the emotion of art with the single poetics of form following function." That is a very smooth way of saying this chair is really cool and versatile. $1800 from StudioDror. The ISIS chair from designer Jake Phipps is the world's thinnest folding chair at just 3 cm thick. The geometric panels easily fold flat within the frame to make a rectangular panel that can easily hide in a closet or under a bed. The ISIS chair is made from extremely durable laminated panels that flex for a comfortable and very slim modern look.
I really like this leather lounge chair from Lucidream furniture. It almost reminds me of the zero gravity series from the first look, but this model relies on a flexible bent wood back for a very comfortable experience not a reclining mechanism. The understated frame is designed by Ramak Radmard for the person looking for a totally supported and more upright position than you will find in many typical lounge chairs. I will tell you that the chair features Elmo leather from a very specialized tannery in Sweden, and it is the most incredible full grain leather on the market. The headrest is easily height adjustable and it simply straps into the back for effortless positioning. I can see this in a sensible and quality oriented modern décor that is timeless, not trendy. Alternate leather colors and wood stains are available.
I remember the first time I saw the Human Touch Massage chairs, and how skeptical I was, convinced it was not going to work. Then I sat down, turned it on, and changed not only the knots in my back, but the thoughts in my head. As they say "you have to feel it to believe it" cause words are cheap but the effect of the Human Touch Technology is not. This is the most advanced robotic massage system made and emulates the techniques of a trained therapist. The Human Touch Technology is so close to the care given by back and spinal care professionals it is the preferred choice of the American College of Chiropractic Orthopedists. Four massage modes move three dimensionally and follow the natural contour of your spine working out problem areas, increasing blood flow, and displacing lactic acid. I really like the Human Touch ottoman that works feet and calfs, which are a problem area for many people. When not in use it flips over to be used as a conventional ottoman. There is good news for the follower of design conscious furniture. The chairs look a whole lot better than they used to and come in several models and a myriad of modern colors.
It is more than obvious when a design has enthusiasm and passion as the main ingredients. Sure there are some great furniture designs that are quite simple and that in its self is what makes them appealing, but even the modern minimalist can appreciate old world tradition. Sam Maloof, one of Americas' premier contemporary furniture craftsmen is with out a doubt passionate about his wood working and very humble despite his numerous awards and notoriety. His works are meticulously made by hand and can be found at the Smithsonian and the White House. Sam says "There's a lot of work being done today that doesn't have any soul in it. The technique may be the utmost perfection, yet it is lifeless. It doesn't have a soul. I hope my furniture has a soul to it". Although his work has a sculptural quality he does not see himself as an artist, simply a woodworker. His rocking chair shown here will cost you about $18,000, get in line there is a long waiting list.
