Installation View at The Salon (Photo By Gail)
When it comes to timeless design, certain pieces transcend mere function and enter the realm of sculpture. Such is the case with the extraordinary drop-front desk and chair by Samuel Marx, presented by Liz O’Brien at the 2024 edition of The Salon Art + Design at the Park Avenue Armory in New York. Continue reading Eye On Design: Samuel Marx Drop-Front Desk and Chair at Salon Art + Design
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The Locus Solas Sun Lounger chair designed by Gae Aulenti in 1965 and manufactured by Poltronova is an iconic piece of mid-20th-century furniture design. Aulenti, an Italian architect and designer renowned for her versatile and innovative approach to design, created this chair during a period when modernism was embracing bold and experimental forms.
Continue reading Eye On Design: Locus Solus Sun Lounger Designed by Gae Aulenti
Modular Man Illustration Circa 1955 (Photo By Gail)
In 1945, the architect Le Corbusier (born Charles-Edouard Jeanneret) introduced the Modulor, a proportional system for design intended to function as “a harmonious measure to the human scale” and illustrated by a 5-foot-9-inches tall silhouette, drawn in an active posture with one arm raised.
Continue reading Eye On Design: Le Corbusier, The Modulor Man
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The Speed Desk, designed by the visionary French architect and designer Patrick Naggar, embodies a seamless blend of simplicity, streamlined design, and exquisite craftsmanship. With meticulous attention to detail, this desk stands as a testament to Naggar’s mastery of form and function. The desk’s silver-over-resin surface, adorned with a vibrant red varnish, exudes a captivating radiance, while its aluminum legs, with their elegantly rounded feet, make this desk a true work of art that elevates any space it graces. Continue reading Eye On Design: Patrick Naggar’s Speed Desk
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My favorite design show, Salon Art + Design, wrapped up last week and I’m so excited to start featuring all of the amazing art furniture that I was lucky enough to see in person at the Park Avenue Armory. To kick things off, let’s take a look at the Dune Table, designed by renowned architect Zaha Hadid (1950 – 2016). Continue reading Eye On Design: Dune Table By Zaha Hadid