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Marais Stool 18 in.

Pete — Thu, 27 May 2010 20:38:08 +0000

The epitome of French cafe life, it’s rumored that Xavier Pauchard’s Marais Collection (1934) was created for use in the weather forecasting room on a battleship. We asked the manufacturer about this, but even their records are unclear. Still, we do know that after its possible time at sea, the Marais was supplied to bars and brasseries by breweries in exchange for selling their beer. This arrangement ended in the 1970s, but that didn’t stop the demand for these durable chairs and stools made…read more

B-Pop Barstool

Pete — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 21:54:28 +0000

The B-Pop Barstool (2006) has the exact same seat and back dimensions as Omar de Biaggio’s popular B-Pop Side Chair (2003). The result is a comfortable seat with a full-size back, which is sometimes difficult to find in stools. Echoing the soft curves of mid-century modernism, the B-Pop Collection brings a sense of wit and impeccable styling to beech ply and stainless steel tubular seating. Nicely scaled, these pieces have molded, generous seats and curving backs that fan comfortably across the…read more

B-Pop Side Chair – Laminate

Pete — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 18:44:46 +0000

Echoing the soft curves of mid-century modernism, Omar de Biaggios compact B-Pop Side Chair (2003) brings a sense of wit and impeccable styling to beech ply and stainless steel tubular seating. The compact chair, in a dynamic laminate stripe, has a molded, generous seat and a curving chair back that fans comfortably across the torso. The satin chromed steel complements the matte stainless steel found in many modern kitchens, and binds the seat and back support with economy, resolving in a simpl…read more

Eames Sofa Compact – Crepe

Pete — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 01:00:23 +0000

Designed in 1954, the Eames Sofa Compact, another landmark of pared-down modernist design, is a luxuriously comfortable sofa that fits where most sofas won’t. A mere 30″ in depth, it occupies perhaps half the space of a traditional sofa. Its trim profile makes it ideal for reception areas, foyers, the executive office or any interior where space is tight and elegance is required. This original is an authentic, fully licensed product of Herman Miller, Inc. Eames is a licensed trademark…read more

Eames Rectangular Table

Pete — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:09:16 +0000

Genuine innovation is rare. And perhaps no one has achieved it as often as Charles and Ray Eames. Their inventive design for this dining table makes functionality beautiful with an uncluttered profile well suited to both traditional and contemporary interiors. To give the table maximum strength and stability, Charles and Ray created a design that securely affixes the base to the 1-inch-thick tabletop; adjustable glides keep things on a even keel.This orig…read more

Pensi Square Cafe Table – Disks

Pete — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:14:53 +0000

Available in a variety of sizes and finishes, Jorge Pensi’s collection of caf and dining tables are quickly becoming the standard for outdoor cafs in Europe. Pensi created this versatile design in 1988 to coordinate with his Toledo Stacking Chair. Made with recyclable materials, the “disks” style has a stainless steel tabletop patterned with sanded discs. A UV-resistant metallic laminate tabletop is also available. The tabletop stands on a polished and anodized cast aluminum base with a tubular aluminum c…read more

Quovis Work Table

Pete — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 22:12:57 +0000

This hardworking table is inherently functional and extremely versatile. Made of satin-finish stainless steel, the generously proportioned Quovis Work Table is easy to clean and maintain, will not rust and is constructed to endure years of use. Able to withstand the corrosive action of various acids found in food and chemicals, as well as having a high strength-to-weight ratio, the table is suited to a high-traffic caf or restaurant, darkroom or kitchen. Lockable casters provide stability. Made…read more

Wire Coatrack

Pete — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:58:34 +0000

Inspired by a simple paperclip, designer Tom Dixon hand welded stainless steel to create his Wire Coatrack (2003). The sculptural form is made with generous ellipses that facilitate the casual draping and hanging of garments, hats and bags. Sold in two-foot sections, the Wire Coatrack is infinitely extendable, and can even be installed around corners. The welding skills demonstrated in the design of this item aren’t the result of art school (Dixon dropped out after six months), but rather the self-taught ne…read more

Marais Stool 30 in.

Pete — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:52:00 +0000

The epitome of French caf life, it’s rumored that Xavier Pauchard’s Marais Collection (1934) was created for use in the weather forecasting room on a battleship. We asked the manufacturer about this, but even their records are unclear. Still, we do know that after its possible time at sea, the Marais was supplied to bars and brasseries by breweries in exchange for selling their beer. This arrangement ended in the 1970s, but that didn’t stop the demand for these durable chairs and stools made…read more

Brno Tubular Chair – Volo Leather

Pete — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 23:53:20 +0000

One of the first cantilevered chair designs to be produced, Ludwig Mies van der Rohes Brno Tubular Chair (1930) is the most elegant of its kind. The mirror-finish chromed tubular steel frame is fluidly bent into a sinuous single-piece form, which gracefully supports the sitter while seemingly defying gravity. A lengthy triple-plate chroming process ensures a resilient, rust-resistant mirror-quality finish. The padded seat is upholstered in supple full grain Spinneybeck leather for long-endurin…read more