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MONDAY 04/20/2015

Portrait of a Chair

TULIP ARMLESS CHAIR

Designed to “clear up the slum of legs” because “the underside of typical tables and chairs makes

for a confusing, unrestful world.” From the man who brought you the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.

 

Designer: Eero Saarinen

Manufacturer: Knoll

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BARCELONA CHAIR

Inspired as a resting place for the King and Queen of Spain at the Barcelona Pavilion.

From the man who designed house of our content producer Matt, in Lafayette Park, MI.

 

Designer: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Manufacturer: Knoll

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EAMES MOLDED PLASTIC EIFFEL-BASE ARMCHAIR

This is the chair that’s “made tomorrow”. From the guys who brought us many,

many feats of mid-century modern architectural genius in California.

 

Designer: Charles and Ray Eames

Manufacturer: Herman Miller

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BLU DOT WOOD CHAIR

Son bought – and built – this chair from Blu Dot. According to Nellie, our traffic coordinator,

it makes taking a seat in his office “feel like you’re in timeout, and it’s a total power move.”

 

Manufacturer: Blu Dot

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BUOY MULTIFUNCTIONAL CHAIR

Fully embraces the modern, on-the-go lifestyle of today.

For those looking for a mid-meeting ab workout.

 

Designer: Turnstone

Manufacturer: Steelcase

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CHARLES GHOST STOOL

Transparent stool with a strong design appeal. Virtually indestructible.

And great for a modern office eating area.

 

Designer: Philippe Starck

Manufacturer: Kartell

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SETU MULTIPURPOSE CHAIR

“Inspired by nature with its spiraling nautilus shell shape and contours.”

Plus it’s super comfy and works well in any room or setting.

The definition of flexibility.

 

Designer: Studio 7.5

Manufacturer: Herman Miller

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