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A New Perspective: Chairs
While some may see these sitting objects as mundane — to us they are incredible works of art and design. Taking A Seat is often a starting point for creatives to channel their ideas so to honour one of our most prized and essential tools, here is a compilation of our favourite chairs!
Andree Putman, Crescent Moon Sofa, 2009.
Carlo Bugatti, Chair, 1908.
Carlo Bugatti, Chair, 1908.
Jean Royere, Desk Chair, 1936.
Frank Lloyd Wright, Lounge Chair, 1939.
Jean Prouve Fauteuil, Antony Chair, 1955.
Chairs by Michael Jackson.
Being the King of Pop and more besides, Michael Jackson was also an incredible fine artist who drew illustrations from portraits, architecture, and here chair designs. His attention to detail and eccentricities reflects deeply in all of his artistry, as you can see here with the snippets of facial features.
Mathieu Mategot, Osaka Armchair, 1954.
Pierre Chareau and Jean Lurcat, Corbeille Sofa, 1923.
Pierre Chareau, Maison De Verre, 1929.
Pierre Chareau, Maison De Verre, 1929.
Pierre Jeanneret, Committee Chairs, 1959.
Pierre Paulin, Declive Sofa and Butterfly Chairs, 1954.
The Row London, 15 Carlos Place.
Images via The Row, Ellery, and Kunstkerke von Michael Jackson.