Herman miller continues to be one of the most innovative furniture companies in the united states today.
British mid century furniture designers.
From the original creations of ray et charles eames to those of arne jacobsen harry bertoia or florence knoll our treasure hunting team has travelled all over europe looking for the finest 20th century designer furniture to gather them in a single place.
Lesley jackson s modern british furniture offers just what our book shelves have been missing a detailed survey of british mid century furniture design.
Aside from his contributions to modern workspace design george nelson was known for his trademark bubble lamp marshmallow sofa and signature benches.
Charlotte perriand 1903 1999 although first denied to assist le corbusier charlotte perriand s tenacity would earn her a well deserved spot at the furniture design studio where she was an influential partner in developing corbusier s chair collection with standout pieces such as the grand confort.
This book is not simply a record of furniture produced in that period rather it focuses on spotlighting the more innovative companies and particularly ingenious examples of design.
This priceless heritage is commonly known as vintage furniture but more accurately called 20th century design.
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Design since 1945 by lesley jackson.
It was the innovative production techniques and the uncompromising design efforts from the likes of charles and ray eames who set the tone for what we know today as mid century modern design.
Mid century modern designers tried to create a new aesthetic that spoke to the modern age he told us.
This drum coffee table is a gorgeous example of his streamlined shapes and luxurious use of metal.
One close friend of charles eames was eero saaranin who surprisingly enough was also an architect turned famous furniture designer.
Milo baughman was a midcentury modern furniture designer known for his avant garde distinct and unassuming designs.
Under george nelson s leadership it pioneered the mid century modern furniture design breaking from the pack.
During his time as director of design at herman miller he recruited some of the most iconic mid century modern designers including charles and ray eames and isamu noguchi.
We specialise in mid century modern and contemporary.
Saaranin was known for many great designs but in 1946 he created a chair that was meant to be comfortable and sculpted from a single material.
British and scandinavian mid century and contemporary design.
Designers like charles 1907 1978 and ray 1912 1988 eames built on this modernist ideal with their colorful furniture made of bent plywood and plastic chairs molded to fit the curve of the body.
Their designs are considered to be classics among modernism fans.
British scandinavian furniture from iconic designers and manufacturers.
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