Steel wires are coaxed into elegant curves in Philippe Bestenheider’s Swirl chair for Varaschin. The frame is suitable for indoors and out; fabric options include the all-weather Piper Fumo, shown. Philippe Bestenheider was born in Sion, Switzerland, in 1971. In 1998 he graduated in architecture from Zürich Polytechnic and has worked for Swiss and US […]

“Ro” means tranquillity in Danish. The name was chosen because it captures the point of the chair in just two letters, thus reflecting the Nordic approach and concept of beauty. Ro is made with great craftsmanship and in the highest sustainable quality. Combined with the sculptural and elegant design, the result is a functional and […]

The Bellini chair is often hailed as a piece of modern sculpture in its own right… a versatile and low-cost chair that appeals to the senses. The Bellini Chair has the uncanny ability to elevate its surroundings… a grouping can transform even the most dreary sidewalk into an impromptu ‘design happening’ that excites and invites […]

Philippe Starck and Emeco came together to create a new chair that is reclaimed, repurposed, recyclable – and designed to last. The chair is made from 75% waste polypropylene and 15% reclaimed wood fiber that would normally be swept into the trash. “Imagine”, said Philippe Starck, “A guy who takes a humble broom and starts […]

Balancing productivity with a residential sensibility, the Massaud Collection by Jean-Marie Massaud imagines work in a mobile state of mind. The Collection features a lounge, work lounge, ottoman, canopy and family of executive chairs. Part chair. Part table. The Massaud Work Lounge is designed for comfort and connecting with technology. The height adjustable, swivel tablet […]

‘cyborg’ is a series of three chairs by dutch designer marcel wanders for italian furniture manufacturing company magis. In 1960 the term cyborg – which refers to an organism that has both artificial and natural systems – was coined by manfred clynes. then in 1965, D.S. halacy’s evolution of the superman, featured an introduction which […]

llmari Tapiovaara was one of the greatest interior architects and designers of his era. With the mind of anexplorer and a soul of a craftsman, Tapiovaara was always seeking for new solutions to improve everyday objects. During his long career Tapiovaara created dozens of iconic objects loved by the public. Artek’s relaunch of Tapiovaara’s Lukki […]

Collaborating with Herzog & de Meuron Architects on the Parrish Art Museum (Long Island, New York) created an opportunity for developing a bespoke chair for the new building. I was convinced that a chair which would fit the museum´s specific context and needs also had high potentials as a universal product. Looking for a suitable […]

It’s wonderful to come across a designer whose design qualities extend beyond a specific niche. One such designer has proven that a good eye for design can encompass several distinct looks while maintaining high-quality function. Born in Singapore in 1971, Nathan Yong received his Master in Design degree from the University of New South Wales. […]

A lightweight chair whose concept and proportions evoke the Japanese tradition of Origami, taking its form from gentle folds, developed from a single die-pressed piece of curved ply. This stackable chair, visually analogous to the Ombra armchair, was designed in Japan in 1954 for the Synthèse des Arts exhibition (Le Corbusier, Férnand Léger, Charlotte Perriand). […]