Living Chair by Vladimir Tsesler

Sexy, yet demure; Valdimir Tseler’s Living Chair was inspired by the human form (female, of course) –  long legs delicately crossed for a provocative yet modest aesthetic. The cross-legged form creates a three-legged stool (a stable tri-pod, if you will), in feminine pink or electric red. With perfect posture, it’s at once modern and feminine, capturing the curve of a woman’s back within the backrest.
The Russian designer Vladimir Tsesler is best known as half of the creative duo “T&V”, (the belated Sergei Voichenko being the other half). Their artistic liaison began at the Belarusian Academy of Arts, where both designers studied. They established a reputation for their graphic design work: cool logos and ‘social posters’, with provacative allegory and grotesque irony being their trademark. While they tinkered in the design of three-dimensional objects: Mona Lisa in the shape of “matryoshka”, a typically soviet 3-liter glass can filled with “Coca-Cola”, a hand grenade “lemonade” and a toothy toothbrush, Living Chair appears to be the first foray into furniture design. Not a bad start, right? Although Sergej Voichenko passed away in 2004 and Living Chair was thus designed solely by Tseler, it is still impossible to think about the inseparable duo individually.

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How to Give your Old Chair a New Look

When furniture gets old, that doesn’t necessarily mean it has to be changed. If your furniture is made of good materials and still solid but you are bored of its old look, you can give it a new look instead of changing it. As we presented to you before helpful ideas to renew your old dressing table, this time we offer you very creative ideas to give your old chair a new decorative look using easy tips and cheap materials. A simple note can change the look of your old chair? Indeed, a simple note that could be a funny word or a name will personalize your chair and give it a specific character. Cut your own word in cardboard and use paint brush or spray to reveal the word on the chair. To change the look of your chair, you can simply change the seat using seat cushions; they are usually tied by ropes to fit the chair perfectly.
To give your chair an original style, you can opt for chair socks! Yes, there are now special socks made to cover the chair legs in different colors & styles to customize chairs very easily. Recently, the trend in chair decoration is the bi-material chairs; that means a chair that combines two materials in its design like wood and metal, metal & bamboo…etc. If you paint part of your old wooden chair in white, for example, you will give it a very trendy look and a stylish Scandinavian style. Similarly, you can totally change the color of your chairs with paint. Opt for an original color that will brighten up your home like delicious pink or hot yellow.
To create a small decorative detail on your chairs, think about jewelry. Indeed, why not dress up the leg of a chair with a nice bell or simply tie a pretty ribbon liberately. What if we change the comfort of a classic chair by adding a cushion? Not just will the chair be more comfortable, but you will seem more decorative if you choose the cushion in a colorful pattern. To change the look of your chairs in a blink of an eye, you will find many chair covers in decoration stores. The choice of colors and forms is almost endless. To give your chair a unique style, play with a big fluffy blanket or sheepskin to cover the entire chair. This idea is also ideal to give your chairs a winter decoration.

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RO chair by Jaime Hayon for Fritz Hansen

“Ro” means tranquility in Danish. The name was chosen because it captures the point of the chair in just two letters, thus reflecting the Nordic approach and concept of beauty.
Ro is made with great craftsmanship and in the highest sustainable quality. Combined with the sculptural and elegant design, the result is a functional and aesthetic chair that fascinates its surroundings. One seems to fall in love with it. Ro does not compromise on either comfort or aesthetics.

Time for reflection is a luxury in today’s world. We are all busy and always short of time to create a moment for quiet contemplation. The new easy chair springs from a desire to create a piece of furniture that offers an opportunity for reflection in our urban busy lives. However, Ro is much more than an easy chair. It’s a 1½-seater where you can relax, change positions and have your newspaper, computer or child next to you and create a new comfort zone.

The design of the shell is elegant and simple, pleasing to both the eye and the body and offers the promise of tranquility in both its visual expression and its comfortable functionality. Furthermore, the form of the shell gives you the choice of being part of what goes on in the room or relaxing in your own private space.

“We put a great deal of effort into the form of the chair, which is inspired by the human body. We wanted a chair that was comfortable as well as beautiful. My goal was to create a slim and elegant chair that encourages reflection and comfort,” says Jaime Hayon.

The easy chair is available in nine colours: three traditional options (black, grey and taupe), three bright colours (violet, blue and yellow) and three soft colours (light pink, sage-green and sand). For a more vibrant look, the chair features two different textures: one for the seat shell and one for the cushions, which supports the contrasted expression of the hard shell and the warm and soft interior.
Designed by Jaime Hayon for Fritz Hansen

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All You Should Know About Barcelona Chair

Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich originally designed Barcelona chair for the German Pavilion as an entry to the reputed International Exposition of 1929 that Barcelona hosted. The chair received the wide acclamation from those who have taste for something different and unique. It was first used in Villa Tugendhat as a masterpiece of Mies.

Early stage  

Mies Barcelona chair is not the same what people see nowadays. Initially, it was designed to be bolted together. However, it was redesigned in 1950 and stainless steel frame was used this time to not only form the seamless piece of metal but also give it a smoother and more appealing look. In addition to this, ivory-colored pigskin that was used in the earlier piece replaced with bovine leather. Mies patented Barcelona chair in Germany, Spain and US in 1930 and it was manufactured in limited numbers from 1930 to 1950. Mies van der Rohe ceded his rights and his name on the design to knoll six years after the death of Reich in 1953 that helped renew the popularity of the design.

Purpose

Barcelona chair wasn’t designed for the common man initially, but for the royalty of Spain. The chair was use by royalty to oversee the opening ceremonies of the exhibition and Times magazine described it inhibiting. The form of the chair was believed to be extrapolated from Roman folding chairs dubbed as Curule and upholstered stools that Roman aristocracy used. 

Measurement and material used   

Mies Barcelona chair measures 75cm in height, 75cm in width and 75 cm in depth. The chair stands on the chrome steel frame and features leather cushion filled with PU foam to offer ultimate comfort and add more to the living or any other space where it is placed.

Exclusivity of style and appeal

Barcelona chair was the emblem of style and appeal that lured the masses like anything. It was only exclusive design and prominent features like no other that made the chair instant hit – something that it is even now and perhaps will remain forever.

Reproduced version  

It is a well-known fact that anything exclusive and unique comes with exorbitant price tag – Barcelona chair is no exception to this rule. Due to its exclusive design, style, appeal and comfort factors, only those with good bank balance can afford to buy it. However, for those who have taste for something unique, different and particularly those who love to own the best of everything but somehow couldn’t afford it, there are many furniture houses that offer the replica of Barcelona chair at a fraction of the cost. Replica chair comes with same specifications, design and style to match the original every bit.

Current production 

After 1953, Knoll Inc owns the right to manufacture the original Mies Barcelona chair that comes with chrome and stainless steel. The chair is hand crafted, comes with Mies van der Rohe's signature stamped on each chair and has an exorbitant price tag of $6906. Reproductions are available worldwide too and sold under different marketing names.

About IFN Modern   

IFN Modern is one of the most reputed, reliable and preferred resources for many to buy midcentury and contemporary furniture at competitive prices. The furniture house looks back to the midcentury furniture to create excellent quality, stylish, appealing and cost effective furniture. For more details, visit: http://www.ifn-modern.com/

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