What’s YOUR Favorite Chair?
My best friend, who is also an interior designer, forwarded me an e-mail this morning filled with pictures of chairs. She wrote: “I *heart* the Beatrix Chair! Lovely.” I looked at it and I liked it well enough, but something about the legs bothered me. As I scrolled through and looked over the other [...]
BAC Chair by Jasper Morrison
Jasper Morrison’s BAC chair is lovely.
Especially in red.
BUT it does remind me of Hans Wegner’s Wishbone chair (below). Though Morrison’s design is simpler, I love the Danish original.
[Images: 1 – 2. Dezeen 3. Tradevv]
2009 Seating Roundup, Part Two
184 Eve: This unique concept chair, designed by Piero Lissoni, is extremely light and minimalistic, for which Lissoni offers a palindromic, bidirectional interpretation. The simple geometric frame exudes more warmth in the wooden version – walnut, natural or black stained ashwood – becoming an ideal complement for domestic spaces. With a stronger and more [...]
2009 Seating Roundup, Part One
I’ve found myself extremely inspired by all of the innovative products that have been introduced into the market as of late. The sheer complexity and uniqueness of these products has my brain rolling with potential interior design ideas and projects! As a result, I’ve decided to create little roundups of furniture, accessories, textiles and [...]
Squint Limited
If you like saturated colors and lots of patterns, Squint Limited is the place for you! Just look at that chandelier! And those sofas… These are bold pieces and certainly not for the fainthearted.
I wouldn’t recommend going all out with Squint Limited, but a well-chosen piece could really set the stage for an [...]
Spark Plugs*Summer Lovin’
I love Summer.
Lexington Home Collection (new to me!)
Lexington Company, based in Stockholm, Sweden, is all about providing products that are simple, beautiful, and timeless and authentically American. Just a small glimpse of their collection tells you Lexington’s philosophy of life: classic and pure, sporty and fresh, charming and rustic. Their collections largely feature bathroom products and bedroom linens for the home.
[Images: Lexington [...]
a twist on the classic wooden chair
(I prefer the clear one to the purple).
Giuseppina is a new and intriguing side chair. Look familiar? It’s a take on the familiar wooden dining chair, but this one is produced from transparent or gloss finished polycarbonate. Designed by Bonaldo, this stackable chair saves on space without compromising style.
Giuseppina is suitable for home or contract [...]











