Not everyone is as interested in furniture and interior design as I am. But even if "furniture land" is foreign territory for you, there are certain pieces you should know or at least recognize when you see them.
I’d like to introduce you to some of my favorite pieces of furniture: some are real classics, others are pretty new but astonishing, others simply have an appearance you'll probably never forget. In short, this is not a boring blog about antiquarian armchairs. I’m going to show you some highlights across styles, eras and price levels.
The Panton Chair (also called the "S"-chair)
Let's keep it simple: I love it. Its shape always reminds me of a dark cloak (if the chair is black); it has a slightly mystic touch combined with the seamlessly sleek surface of plastic. You think it's too futuristic? Try combining it with more traditional furniture like a massive wooden dining table—it looks great and brings an exciting style clash into your home. The Panton chair fits in with everything.
But before I get carried away, let's have a look at the facts: it was designed by the Danish designer and architect Verner Panton in the 1960s and it's still special today, not only because of its exquisite look but also because back then, it was the first cantilever chair made out of just one piece of plastic. That's why it's considered one of the most important chairs in the 20th century.
It’s a sexy, sensual, seductive chair with a devotional shape that begs you to sit on it—that's what makes it perfect.
Everyone who has ever heard me rhapsodize about this kitchen before, will probably be rolling their eyes right now. But you know, that's cool with me, you guys can skip this. Everyone else should read on because this is something you have never seen before. The Porsche Design Kitchen is the result of a cooperation between Porsche Design, well known for its accessories exclusively for men, and Poggenpohl, a German luxury kitchen brand. Now what's the outcome when technical innovations and stunningly purist design meet a whole bunch of kitchen know-how? A manly kitchen. That's what they call it. I have to say I feel a little discriminated here; why should only men enjoy the kitchen's automatic drawers, flaps, sink and light switches? Why should only men be able to feast their eyes on its sleek glass worktops, on its edgy rational aluminum frames, on its wildly contrastive veneer? Female fans of the world unite because I’m calling for a riot!
Of course, there's still a tiny little problem left to solve—the price. The "standard" model you see in the picture is around €175,000 including the appliances. That's still a lot of money, so I suggest you start saving now or make a deal with the Beagle Boys.
Those of you who still have stuffy old couches in their living rooms, throw them out because now it's the age of C.L.O.U. Finally, Austrian furniture design steps away from woody-moody and comes up with a real revolution. C.L.O.U. is not just a couch, it's a couch, a bed, a lounge, a bookshelf, floor, tapestry and ceiling—it's almost like a cave. It's peoples' desire for individualistic housing and their longing for a feeling of security come to life. It's either a sophisticated design statement for the purist aesthetic or simply a huge living room playground for those who will never grow up.
So far there's no price because the concept is really new but, hey, this gives you time to refurnish your living room. I'm sure you won't miss your old couches for a single second.
It's like they say on the website:" It's your dream but it might come true"—it's C.L.O.U.
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