The unique looping and curvaceous styling of the "Petal Chair" from the Stew Design Workshop really bring out the natural beauty of the woods used and the possibilities for future woodworking designers. The Petal Chair is made from Baltic Birchwood and water based glues and finishes that include Natural, Ebony, Walnut, Light Brown, Cherry and Pecan, and really works well as a dining chair or occasional chair anywhere in your home. 47"h x 26"w x 33"d 8- 12 Weeks Contact the Stew Design Workshop for sales and pricing and a good look at their other innovative furniture design.
Zaisu chairs are a floor sitting piece of furniture that came into style in Japan during the Muromachi period. During that period of architecture floors were covered in thick straw mats known as "tatami". The ruling warrior class created strict rules about living daily lives which brought on the sitting posture called "seiza" as it was deemed the respectful way to sit. Now, Japanese dining furniture sets featuring Zaisu chairs are popular as families adopt traditional Japanese ways of living in an effort to improve the connection a family feels while spending time together. Via.
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Pinch is the collaboration between husband and wife design team Russell Pinch and Oona Bannon who "combine a keen appreciation of artistic lines and form, absolute attention to detail and sensitivity to materials". The "Wave Sideboard" caught my eye which I personally like in white, but Oak and Walnut are also available for you wood lovers. This versatile sideboard includes stainless steel legs, 2 drawers in the center and cupboards with adjustable shelves on each side. Standard size 1500 w x 450 d x 635 h Custom sizes available. Visit pinchesign.com for more information and other sideboard and dining storage options. £4,950
Around the world Natuzzi is the most well known name in leather furniture, and this year they celebrate their 50th anniversary still under the close guidance of their founder Pesquale Natuzzi. In more recent times Natuzzi has developed more of an entire living room concept and has added much more in the way of occasional table groups, wall units, lamps, rugs, and this great looking Harlem & Brera dining table and chair set. The sophisticated and clean Italian look of the Harlem and Brera round dining table set will be right at home with a great looking set of Natuzzi leather in the next room I'm sure. Find a dealer here.
Thanks to computerized lathe programs and the innovative thinking of German designer Daniel Rohr, the "Colander Dining Table" was hewn from a massive block of aluminum. The Colander table is limited to just 10 and after seeing the video of the steps taken to produce this super cool modern table that features 909 holes and a lustrous buffed finish that is unlike the sharp cutting edges of its namesake. See more of the creative furniture designs from Daniel Rohr from Bensheim Germany HERE. Via
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