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Eye On Design: Z Chair and Serie Fil Multi-Function Table By François Arnal

z chair and serie fil table photo by gail worley
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François Arnal (19242012) was a multidisciplinary French artist who was primarily known as a painter and sculptor. In 1968 he set up Atelier A (Workshop A) to publicize the works of furniture designers. I recently popped into art furniture gallery Demisch Denant on  West 12th Street and was thrilled to find that they had two of Arnal’s most iconic peices on display! Let’s take a closer look.

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Eye On Design: Charlotte Perriand’s Revolving Armchair Circa 1928

revolving armchair photo by gail worley
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In this design from 1928, partly inspired by an office swivel chair, Charlotte Perriand softened the rigidity of the tubular, chrome-plated frame with a stuff cushion resting on coil springs. Because the frame and the upholstery required considerable handwork, the chair was relatively expensive and manufactured in limited numbers. Perriand used such chairs in her own Paris apartment.

revolving armchair installation view photo by gail worley
Installation View, Photographed in the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

red swivel chair photo by gail worley
New Photo Added January 2022