Three Modern Chairs
Let's take a look on three chairs considered as standards of Mid Century Modern Style. The Lounge Chair, by Hans Wegner There is a famous quote of Hans Wegner about chairs: "A chair is to have no backside. It should be beautiful
Barcelona Daybed: The True Story
All an icon of modern design, the Barcelona Daybed is a must in every avant-garde, elegant space. With that sleek lines and hand-tufted cow cushions, the Barcelona Daybed has the virtue of making a big presence, without overcrowding your place. Looking
Hans Wegner Chairs: “The Chair (II)”
Continuing with the series of Hans Wegner chairs, we are reviewing its most successful creations, like the Shell Chair. Now let's make some final comments about one of its most famous creations: the model called just "The Chair". As we discussed
Transforming your Living Room in a Nursery, with a Womb Chair
Maternity can be a really challenging time, but full of rewards. And it requires of all kinds of support measures to adequate your home to this precious new arrival. When people live in small places, one of the common arrangements is
Eero Saarinen, the Mind Behind the Womb Chair
One of the finest creators of the Mid Century Modern golden era, Eero Saarinen was a prolific and creative Architect and Designer who help to shape the landscape of modern America not only outdoors, but indoors. Interior Design celebrates him
The Womb Chair and the fascination for one idea
"I want a chair that is a like a basket full of pillows…Something I can curl up in". What were the words of Florence Knoll, the legendary soul, and brain of Knoll design, when she discussed with Eero Saarinen about their
Design notes from the Barcelona Chair: The Maxell Tape
It was 1979, in a era pre - Ipod; pre - walkman. For music lovers, the cassette player was king. The cassette was a little plastic box holding a rolled magnetized tape to record and listening music, and every respected
Ubiquity: The Convenience of the Barcelona Chair
One fine characteristic of a good design is its ubiquity. Its ability to be used in different spaces at the time, nevertheless they are from different styles or functionality, always giving good results and matching with our spaces. And that's a characteristic
Design Notes from the Barcelona Chair: The LC Collection
One major breakthrough in furniture of the XXth Century is, without a doubt the LC Collection. The LC Collection named this way due to its creator Le Corbusier one of the capital minds of Modernism (1887-1965) meant a huge revolution in
India, Malaysia, New York, and The Barcelona Chair
Always in the trends, the Barcelona Chair is constantly mentioned in every recount of design achievements, as something not only functional and beautiful but as a cosmopolite symbol of status. Even though the Barcelona Chair was created in Europe and popularized