This week we are having a serious Design Flashback as we feature the truly iconic Blow inflatable hair. way back in 1967, long before TikTok and IKEA hacks took over our interiors, the Blow Chair literally burst onto the scene. Designed by Italian architects Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino, and Paolo Lomazzi, this cheeky piece of pop design was the world’s first mass-produced inflatable chair, and it had zero interest in blending in. Continue reading Eye On Design: The Blow Inflatable Armchair→
There are always many ‘Oh, Wow’ moments at the annual Salon Art + Design fair and the Duchess armchair, crafted in 2022 by Swiss designer Mattia Bonetti, certainly ranks among them. This gorgeous chair exemplifies Bonetti’s distinctive fusion of traditional and contemporary design elements. Drawing inspiration from 18th-century French furniture forms, the armchair exudes a regal and commanding presence. Continue reading Eye On Design: Mattia Bonetti, Duchess Armchair→
While it may resemble a mid-century Egg Chair, the One Page sculptural armchair by Israeli designer Ron Arad is something brand new: a stunning example of creative design meeting innovative craftsmanship. Inspired by the idea of a single, moving sheet of paper, this armchair beautifully captures the seamless and flowing forms that are a hallmark of Arad’s work.
Sigh. Another New York Design Week has concluded and what a blast it was! We are left with a few new snazzy branded tote bags, hundreds of snaps in the iPhone, sore feet from all the walking, and memories of some terrific showroom parties, like the one I attended at Moroso on the Friday before ICFF. In addition to all of the gorgeous furniture on display, like Tokujin Yoshioka’s Bouquet Armchair seen just slightly out of focus in the above photo, Moroso’s bar had not one but two varieties of Prosecco (white and rose) on offer. I think you must agree that the Pink Prosecco fully complements the decor. Cheers!
The Poured Armchair (1964) is a notable piece of furniture designed by Gunnar Aagaard Andersen, a Danish artist and designer known for his innovative approach to materials and forms. The chair is a prime example of the experimental and boundary-pushing design aesthetic prevalent in mid-20th century Scandinavian design.
