Modern Furniture
Antoinette Bader has taken the common beanbag, a large pliable unstructured cushion, and added geometry to create a stylish and sophisticated bean chair.
An outer cover composed of triangular padded sections allows for a range of seating positions. Says Bader, “The form of the product is generated by the cooperation of hard and soft parts.”
Posted by Michelle Lesser at 28 March, 2013
If you don’t have enough space in your living room for a bar this Mint Table might be a good solution.The Mint table by Böwer made of chromed steel top swivels to reveal a mini-bar within; the space is large enough to hold a favorite bottle of wine or two; a separate demi-shelf stores glassware. Incorporating Herkner’s love of craftsmanship, the hollow anthracite gray base celebrates traditional wood turning techniques.
Posted by Michelle Lesser at 27 March, 2013
The latest furniture piece by Tom Dixon the Drum. It is a space-age, super-stool characterised by its bold geometry. Available upholstered in a wide range of fabrics, the compact and symmetrical shape makes Drum a mobile and adaptable, go-anywhere, stool adding a subtle design injection to any environment.
Posted by Michelle Lesser at 22 March, 2013
I was looking for a bench for my apartment’s entrance for quite a while so when I came across the Erikson bench by Dwell Studio I immediately said this is it.
The Erikson bench stands proudly on a hand-carved base, reviving the Scandinavian woodworking tradition. Sculpted with a rasp by American craftsmen from a piece of solid wood, the horn-shaped legs and exposed platform make this cushy, tufted bench a veritable—and amazingly versatile—jaw-dropper. Set it near a coffee table, at the end of a beautiful bed, or as the ultimate indulgence in a dressing room.
Posted by Michelle Lesser at 21 March, 2013
This modern looking folding table, called Lucy, has been designed by Stockholm based designer Alexander Lervik for furniture brand Johanson Design.
The innovative folding mechanism is based on an S-shaped slot that locks the legs and gives support to the frame when the table is unfolded. When folded the piece is flat enough for convenient storage.”I wanted to create a really attractive table that didn’t pay attention to practical requirements. That was how the idea for folding legs cropped up, as they are stylistically pure in shape. The whole thing finished up with me having designed a smart folding table based on beauty rather than practicality,” – says the designer. (via)
Posted by Michelle Lesser at 20 March, 2013
London-based leather sofa specialists Darlings of Chelsea are known for the comfort of their furniture as well as its superior quality in terms of design and build. Handmade in the UK by skilled craftsmen, their sofas use only genuine leather and quality fabrics throughout, and have hardwood frames made from solid seasoned beech or birch. Their range offers a variety of styles, encompassing both modern and classic designs, and sofa types, including corner sofas and sofa beds. The following is just a few of their sofas which have caught our eye:
Posted by Keren Fathi-Poor at 20 March, 2013
This Stool Rocks was launched on Kickstarter with the potential to disrupt the ready-to-assemble furniture industry. Launched by Fabsie.com, a new platform for the next generation of furniture designers, This Stool Rocks is the first in a series of custom made, on-demand furniture made using a process known as 3D Cutting.
Available in three styles: The Hard Rock rotates 360° but doesn’t stand by itself; The Soft Rock has a flat bottom, so that it stands alone and rocks forward or backward. And The Easy Rock —the most stable model—rocks forward only.For more information go to Fabsie.com.
Posted by Michelle Lesser at 18 March, 2013
