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Henry Moore – Row of Sleepers 1986
Tapestry woven by Joan Baxter and Chris Cochius (cotton warp and wool, cotton, and linen weft):
THE WASSILY CHAIR (B3) by Marcel Breuer
The Model B3 (Wassily Chair) was one of the earliest products to emerge from the Dessau Bauhaus and helped consolidate the school’s reputation as the ...Read More
The Paimio Sanatorium Chair
Whichever Paimio chair you prefer, you cannot help but marvel at Aalto’s sculptural tour de force that inspired some of the greatest designers of the ...Read More
Ai Weiwei and his 600 days of flowers
The work of Chinese Dissident artist Ai Weiwei can sometimes be a bit obscure, his 600 days of flowers protest against his government’s confiscation o...Read More
Barcelo Formentor, a classic hotel dating back to a previous century
Barcelo Formentor, a classic hotel dating back to a previous century
Herman Miller its history and timeline
Herman Miller, its timeline, Key products and its history.
The Platner Armchair by Warren Platner for Knoll International
If you want a chair that exudes modern glamour, one with all the curves and padding in the right places, a Marilyn Monroe of chairs, look no further t...Read More
Why do Herman Miller Office Chairs Cost So Much?
All of this costs money, the designers, the scientists and the behavioural analysts don't come cheap. Combined with Herman Millers decision to follow ...Read More
Where to buy cheap Herman Miller Office Chairs
We tell you where to buy cheap Herman Miller Office Chairs on Amazon Renewed
Joe Colombo and the glove like Elda armchair
Designed to engulf a person, transporting them away to another planet, the Elda is an armchair fit for Colombo's house of the future.
The G Plan 6250R Easy Chair
Just have to look at the Chesterfield-style and wingback points and imagine what would have gone on in the most recognized British armchair of the six...Read More