When you hear the words “lounge chair” what comes to mind? Perhaps the Barcelona? Maybe the classic Eames?
Well, for most people it’s probably the iconic LC4 Chaise Lounge by LeCorbusier… and probably the black leather version. Yes, it’s a beauty.
I’ve decided to write about the Chaise Lounge today because… I finally broke down and bought […]

Well, to tell you the truth this piece is more of a classic bench/bedside table than really multifunctional furniture… but it’s more a matter of perspective than anything else.
First, an introduction, this is the Topanga Bench by David Brunicardi… isn’t it lovely?
Now, image this is YOUR bench… where would it go? What would you do […]

Well the title of this post can serve to introduce this great looking table from Blu Dot, or my un-excusable absence from this website for the last month or so.
Now that I’ve finally got around to writing a little something for the website, let’s take a look at what I’ve found for […]

REX is a name that most people would associate with our four legged, furry friends… but there’s another REX you need to know about.
The REX folding chair, designed in 1952 by Slovenian designer Niko Kralj as a way to bring good design to the masses, the REX chair turned out to be a great success […]

Yesterday at work it occurred to me that my chair was an old piece of crap… Granted, this wasn’t my regular workstation which is only somewhat more ergonomic, but since I was working there I’ll call it mine. Now armed with this knowledge my mind began to wonder… If I could choose any chair, which […]

Picture borrowed from Knoll
Another fabulous design classic from the 1930’s. The Hardoy Chair (also known as the Butterfly or BKR chair) was designed by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy in 1938 and originally produced by Knoll. You’ll notice that the original doesn’t have folding legs… they’re fixed and actually look much better because of it.
This is without a […]

These two materials are widely used in modern furniture and interior design… let’s face it, they just scream MODERNISM!
But that’s not always what people are looking for. Sometimes it’s nice to have a piece that’s modern but understated. I think the Platner coffee table is one of those pieces.
If you isolate it and leave it […]