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Gae Aulenti was an Italian designer who found inspiration from Le Corbusier for her modern designs. One featured design is the Pileo floor lamp. As seen in Space: 1999, the floor lamp looks like a periscope or a big helmet. Made of plastic, its shape evokes futurism. Dimensions: W 34.3cm D 35.7cm H 132.1cm
When searching for an office chair, the Eames Aluminum Group chair always comes up. Its mesh back and seat give comfort to the user. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1958, the Eames office chairs have become a classic choice, as with most of their inventions. Aptly called the Aluminum Group chairs, with aluminum…
Office desks these days have become modular and quite narrow. It is rather refreshing to find desks that are deep enough with ample drawers and storage. No introduction is needed for the Action Office Desk designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. The George Nelson desk boasts a depth of 30″ with storage at the…
Designed in 1951, the Italian designer, Marco Zanuso, worked with Arflex to produce furniture using advanced technology. The Lady chair is made of a wooden frame with soft foam and brass legs and upholstered in plush fabric. it absolutely fits the name, understated and feminine. Available in the market is a set of 2 vintage…
A variation and part of his furniture collection, the Barcelona Day Bed was designed in 1930 to honor the visit of the King and Queen of Spain. The Barcelona Day Bed looks like the stretched-out version of the Barcelona chair. Having 72 individual panels cut from one piece of leather they are hand-tufted with buttons…
Gerrit Rietveld is a distinguished Dutch architect and furniture designer, making use of straight lines, and geometric shapes with primary colors, a major proponent of the Dutch de Stijl movement. The Rietveld chair is made of wood painted in red and blue with yellow edges. Primary colors that bring attention to the chair. On your…
Charles Rennie Mackintosh, a Scottish architect, was commissioned to create furniture for Tea Rooms in Argyle street. Made of black ash wood, the tall back has an oval headrest with a carved swallow or bird on flight depicting the Art Nouveau style combined with Arts and Crafts movement. As seen in Blade Runner and The…
One of the several designer pieces in The Bridge is the brown leather Egg chair. One that has been well-known all over the world. Arne Jacobsen designed the Egg chair in 1958 and was manufactured by Fritz Hansen, initially for the SAS Royal Hotel. The chair looks massive but with the curves and slender base,…
Dieter Rams, an industrial designer, created furniture and homeware with his signature style. It shows modern elements yet gives off a nostalgic feel. The Dieter Rams furniture like the 620 armchair instantly looks comfortable. With simple lines and shapes, his work with Vitsoe shows minimalism at its best. As the Director of Design of Braun,…
Watching the series House, one would wonder why he is so fond of sitting behind his desk reading or just playing with a ball. His chair must be comfortable. Comfort and technology, that is Aeron chair. Designed by Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick, the chair makes use of environmentally friendly materials with the latest technology….
By Karen L. Maness, Richard M. Isackes Regan Arts Karen Maness and Richard Isackes collaborated with Art Directors Guild to present the story behind painted backdrops in Hollywood. Look into the wonder of painted backdrops in movies like the Wizard of Oz and Sound of Music brought to life in cinemas.
Mies van der Rohe’s Tugendhat armchair displays the International Style he is known to have developed, modern, functional, and sophisticated. The Tugendhat chairs as seen in The Affair have a metal cantilevered base and are upholstered in leather with the leather bands like belt straps at the back. Dimensions: H81 x W79 x D71cm
The Artistic Vision of Isamu Noguchi Isamu Noguchi was an American-Japanese sculptor, artist, and designer whose unique designs captivate and inspire. With a combination of sculpture and innovation, his work transcends mere functionality and elevates it to a work of art that demands to be understood and appreciated. The Iconic Noguchi Table: A Timeless Masterpiece…
The Michael Thonet Chair No. 14, an innovation of perfected bentwood furniture. Who would not recognize this chair that you see in cafés and bistros? As seen in La La Land and Cabaret, Michael Thonet’s inventiveness became a hit instantly. German descent, Michael Thonet was a skilled craftsman and designer. His perseverance resulted in being…
Marcel Bruer is a modernist architect and designer. His fascination for new technology and native materials led to the creation of the Cesca chair, seen in Someone Great. The use of cane rattan for the seat and beech wood for the frame, mixed with tubular steel gained recognition globally. The seat is made by hand,…
Categorically named after the Navy, the Navy chair was meant to be used in submarines. The clean lines of the chair fit perfectly. When you see the Navy chair in movies like The Dark Knight or I, Robot, it is always in an interrogation room. Embodies the essence of the Navy chair.