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The Eames Plastic Chairs Collection Is Now 100% Recyclable

John A. Paradiso — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 14:46:13 +0000

Vitra’s latest rendition of the iconic Eames Plastic Chairs, dubbed the “RE” version, is a fresh take on a timeless classic. Originating in the 1950s, these chairs have undergone a sustainable makeover, swapping out the traditional petroleum-based plastic for a seat crafted from recycled materials sourced from used packaging. This eco-conscious update not only breathes […]

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Parachute Leather Sling Chair

John A. Paradiso — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 15:07:30 +0000

A quality lounge chair can bring together an entire interior decor aesthetic. So, you can understand why we’re head over heels for the newly released Leather Sling Chair from Parachute. With a minimalist design, the Leather Sling Chair recalls heritage Spanish decor. It sports a handsome sustainably-sourced oak frame as well as vegetable-tanned leather which […]

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GCI Rocking Camp Chair

Mike Newman — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 13:47:04 +0000

Roughing it doesn’t mean you need to put yourself through the paces. Sure, ditch the comforts of plumbing, a stocked kitchen, and a mattress that has the perfect bounce. But don’t think that your campsite has to be devoid of places to truly relax. For your next camping trip, tailgate, or outdoor adventure, bring along […]

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Reading Chairs We’re Loving Right Now

Ben Dahl — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 15:30:37 +0000

We all have a few very important pieces of furniture in our homes and offices. Beds, couches, table and desks are the first things that come to mind, but that list should really include a good reading chair. Whether it’s in your living room, your office, your bedroom or your library (if you have enough space for […]

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Ferrari Designed an Office Chair That Resembles a Driver’s Seat

Dillon McLaughlin — Mon, 01 May 2017 18:00:26 +0000

One of the first things you notice getting behind the wheel of a high-end car is how much more comfortable the driver’s seat is compared to your commuter sedan. It feels so sculpted it’s not beyond question that Ferrari had someone follow you around for a week taking sneaky measurements before you got in the […]

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The Ollie Chair Disappears on Your Wall

Ben Dahl — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 16:00:09 +0000

If you’re looking to compliment a high design collection of furniture, like the Float Table, for instance, the Ollie folding chair can disappear on your wall. Developed by the same geniuses behind the Float Table, RockPaperRobot, the Ollie chair is unlike any other folding chair you’ve ever seen. The ergonomically engineered chair uses a structure […]

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Gregory Besson Skull Armchair

Ben Dahl — Mon, 23 May 2016 14:00:38 +0000

There are chairs that make a statement, and then there is Gregory Besson’s Skull Armchair. With a fiberglass body and high quality leather interior, this skull armchair is the perfect seating alternative to pieces of an aircraft when you’re the kind of guy or gal who’s into something a little more macabre. Designed and built […]

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This Chair Is Made From a Boeing 737 Engine Cowling

Ben Dahl — Mon, 25 Apr 2016 15:42:07 +0000

Yes, you read that correctly; this chair is made from the cowling of an actual Boeing 737 engine. Made by Fallen Furniture out of their shop in Bath, England, the 737 Cowling Chair measures a massive 200cm x 200cm x 200cm, which is a little over six and a half feet in every direction. The […]

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LayBag Is a Portable, Inflatable Lounge Chair

Mike Newman — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 18:00:16 +0000

We love the outdoors as much as the next guy, but pretending that lounging on a rock or some bumpy terrain is as comfortable as relaxing on your couch sounds like false machismo. Since you aren’t going to strap a loveseat to your back, consider the LayBag. The LayBag is lounge chair that’s easy to […]

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El Purista Smokers’ Armchair

Ben Dahl — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 14:30:06 +0000

Inspired by an unfolding flower blossom, an open cigar box and Charles Eames’ design philosophy, Chilean architect Rodrigo Gonzalez and German lawyer Alexander Sauer created the Smokers’ Armchair RA 1.15. Unveiled at the InterTabac conference, the armchair with Spanish cedar drawers built into the armrests for all your smoking essentials is also made of molded […]

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The Humphrey Chair

Ben Dahl — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 18:30:19 +0000

Founded in 2011 with the goal of “creating quality goods for the modern adventurer with an appreciation of the past,” Texas Rover Company seamlessly blends high design, modern functionality and vintage aesthetic in their products. Their first release, The Humphrey Chair, is inspired by an 1800s design used by South African explorers. The Humphrey Chair might […]

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Bel & Bel Vespa Scooter Chair

Ben Dahl — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 15:30:23 +0000

Piaggio’s Vespa scooter is one of the most iconic machines that has ever been produced. Barcelona-based Bel & Bel is taking those legendary lines from the original chassis and turning them into swivel chairs that will make even the people in the Herman Millers jealous. Each chair is manufactured, customized and handmade in full by […]

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Herman Miller x 3sixteen Custom Eames Lounge Chairs

Ben Dahl — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 20:00:47 +0000

There are few pieces of furniture in the world that are more iconic than the Eames Lounge Chair that Charles and Ray Eames designed for Herman Miller over fifty years ago. If there are any pieces more iconic, they’re probably also Eames designs for Herman Miller, so that should give you some indication to the […]

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Mid-Century Modern Concrete Chair

Ben Dahl — Fri, 04 Sep 2015 15:11:27 +0000

Concrete can be an incredibly utilitarian building material, but it can also be used for everything from coasters and tables to pencil cups and iPhone skins. These D’Hauteville Concrete Armchairs from designers Julie Legros and Lavallard Boget–and available exclusively at Gessato–are the perfect example of the material being turned into something beautiful and functional. Drawing […]

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The Nomad Chair

Ben Dahl — Thu, 28 May 2015 14:33:00 +0000

Named in honor of British military officers stationed at Roorkhee in India, the Roorkhee Chair has been a military classic because it’s lightweight, highly portable, very strong and comfortable. This is not that chair. The Nomad Chair is a rediscovered Scandinavian classic inspired by the Roorkhee Chair. The Nomad Chair is constructed with a series […]

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The Chair Handmade For Sipping Scotch Whisky

Ben Dahl — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 15:15:03 +0000

Glenlivet has a scotch whisky called Nàdurra that is crafted in small batches using traditional 19th century methods. It’s called Nàdurra because that’s the Gaelic word for natural, and this scotch whisky is about as natural as they come. Glenlivet partnered with London-based furniture artisan Gareth Neal to create a chair that would perfectly compliment all the things […]

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