Transparent furniture has always walked the line between novelty and design icon, and the Mina Acrylic Ball Swivel Chair leans confidently into the latter.
With its transparent spherical seat and gleaming metal base, the chair feels like a playful nod to the futuristic optimism of mid-century design. The structure is built around a clear acrylic orb, creating a light, almost floating presence in the room. Because the material is transparent, the chair doesn’t visually weigh down a space the way a fully upholstered lounge chair might. Instead, it acts almost like a design accent — adding shape and personality while allowing the rest of the room to shine through. Continue reading Eye On Design: Mina Acrylic Ball Swivel Chair with Lambskin Cushion→
Named after Blanche Dubois, the self-deluded protagonist of Tennessee Williams’ 1947 play A Streetcar Named Desire, Shiro Kumata‘s Miss Blanche Chair (1988) is an icon of postmodern design. Kamata originally experimented with embedding natural roses in the chair, but the flowers burned in the acrylic resin, so he instead used artificial flowers. Continue reading Eye On Design: Miss Blanche Chair By Shiro Kuramata→
Gift-giving is one of the best things in life, because it can bring joy to someone. When gift shopping, you’re always looking for that perfect item that will be both personal and practical. That’s why custom photo gifts are one of the best choices.
There are so many different options here, but you can’t go wrong with choosing a photo gift that represents an important memory to the recipient. Keep reading to learn about five custom photo gifts for anyone and any occasion. Continue reading 5 Custom Photo Gift Ideas for Any Occasion→
Shiro Kuramata (1934 – 1991) a member of The Memphis Group and among the most innovative designers of the late twentieth century, was fascinated by the visual possibilities of acrylic. The artist stated that his ideal objective was to see objects floating in air. Named for the Wunderkammern owned by Renaissance princes that displayed natural and man-made curiosities, Cabinet De Curiosité (1988) offers the magical impression of suspending its contents in midair. Continue reading Eye On Design: Cabinet De Curiosité By Shiro Kuramata→
