We have all heard the line about not throwing stones if you live in a glass house, if you throw anything just make sure it misses this daring all glass chair from FIAM. The monolithic "Ghost Chair" features 12 mm thick curved glass and is currently shown in museums around the world including the Triennale di Milan, Italy and The Corning Museum of Glass, N.Y USA. FIAM is well versed in the art of bent glass furniture but this is a bold move for even the most accomplished glass artisans. W 95 D 75 H 68 cm Visit cattelan.it for a price quote and a good look at modern furniture and lighting from some of Italy's most progressive manufacturers.
Another interesting and unusual piece of modern furniture from Ontwerpers of the Netherlands was inspired by deep sea creatures that catch their food with lights on their heads. The "Light Up" chair features an oversized, over head lamp that descends into an ergonomic and maintenance free fiber reinforced artificial resin body with steel reinforced construction. The Light Up would be perfect for a high profile boutique or a living room as a very usable conversation piece. Contact Ontwerpers for more information and availability here. 120 x 155 x 210 cm.
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Children grow fast and investing a lot into their first furniture items may not be the long lasting investment you hope it will be. The FYS (Finish Your Self) children's chair from Dutch designer David Graas is a shorter term investment with 100% recyclable corrugated cardboard construction that will be fun to construct with your child. The puzzle style chair incorporates some of the actual packaging as part of the chair itself. See DavidGrass.com for sales and pricing information.
If you liked the Cabinet Chair but not the entire bookcase surroundings, then the "Cleanroom Chair" from Ontwerpers may be the perfect place to sit and surf the net. This modern "digital age" chair is made from fiber reinforced artificial resin with a metal frame and combines good ergonomics and functionality. The new design label Gispen incorporated the Cleanroom Chair into their NgispeN collection and a variety of colors are available. See many more cutting edge modern furniture designs from Ontwepers of Rotterdam. 80 x 100 x 73 cm
The M'ama non m'ama chair from Sand & Birch has been likened to the petals of a daisy. The profile of the organic themed mirror chromed frame reveals a seating surface that is available in a selection of fabrics to suit your desire. Contact Sand & Birch of Italy to find out more about this cool little chair and the rest of their original furniture designs at sandbirch.com
