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| RE: Lockdown Blues | 1 Relevance | 7 years ago | Herringbone | Off topic | |
| Well, @lexi, diligence is one thing. But I can’t really help it, because I am also curious as hell. I have an interest in people as well as in furniture. And I want to combine these two. That‘s why I read every designer‘s biography I can get. When I see a round chair for instance, I envision Wegner drawing it. And I envision the people at Johannes Hansen‘s workshop making it, shaping it, glueing it, weaving it. I always want to get the whole picture, the process, not just the finished product. This is quite easy with Wegner and Hansen, of course. With lesser known designers and makers it‘s a bit more difficult, and sometimes you have to ask around. But I also find it rewarding, because there is so much to find out, so many stories to tell. Plus: I have been working as journalist for more than a decade now, I call people every day and ask them silly questions. 😁 But yes, corona is not a help, indeed. Have you ever been to Denmark or Norway on a furniture mission? I can well imagine you strolling through the large warehouses, trying to identify every piece there is. | |||||
| ponyboy, just be patient & | 1 Relevance | 9 years ago | _ | General discussion | |
| ponyboy, just be patient & curious. This site has 2 for sale but pricey & I don't know where you are, although vintage Braun (before Gillette) some have a switch that can do 110V or 220V & just needing a plug adapter, others do not like the KF1 Aromaster. If you plan to actually use one, it is best to find them locally, but if it is for display only you are looking for then widen your search to everywhere. http://www.dasprogramm.org/electrical/household/braun-kf-21-aromaster.html bj, I don't know if it is a Japan thing renaming an established Japanese company with a more international sounding name when a product becomes available worldwide. Maybe Aizawa is also using the name Mono Pro in other countries like when Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo became known simply as Sony in 1958, Matsushita Electric became known as National or Panasonic, Lexus & Infiniti luxury cars had always been sold in Japan as part of the Toyota & Datsun/Nissan line up. | |||||
| First...Pt 1 | 1 Relevance | 19 years ago | dcwilson | General discussion | |
| First...Pt 1 Koen's thoughts on this are about a thousand times more important to pay attention to than mine, since he has lived the designer's life and I have not. And, like you, I am learning reading what he has to say. For what its worth, I think all persons in all professions face a similar conflict between doing expressive work (artistic work we may or may not get paid for) and functional work (problem solving we get paid for). I know I was always torn between a desire to write novels and poetry on the one hand, and on doing the real estate consulting work I was trained to do for which there was a lot of demand for. Why was the former so emotionally fulfilling to do, while the latter was fulfilling mostly on levels of mastery of technique and monetary reward? I wanted it to all come out of one thing. I was trying to treat my work like a wife. I want you to be all things to me. Well, my wife let me know she wasn't all things, and didn't want to be all things and so has my work. My wife and my work want to be what they are, not what I want them to be. | |||||
| Any thoughts on them being | 1 Relevance | 11 years ago | racecar | General discussion | |
| Any thoughts on them being originals produced in a cheaper wood to keep costs down at such volume and with more solid construction (corner blocks) for commercial use? Here is another interesting thread with The (Same) Chair: http://www.designaddict.com/forum/Identification/help-for-hans-wegner-ch... When researching the CH-24 the consensus seemed to be that there were no vintage knockoffs because the chair was so difficult to produce. I kind of see the same thing going on with this chair, but that thought process doesn't hold as true for some reason. Maybe due to the immense popularity during that time? I'd be interested to see how close the UC Berkeley chairs measure to a stamped JH version. I also remember reading some of leif's discussion of furniture production being 'outsourced' within Denmark to other makers when they couldn't keep up with the volume. I think that was the general idea anyway... I wonder how these big commercial orders were handled. | |||||
| I think there's an urge to be... | 1 Relevance | 19 years ago | finch | General discussion | |
| I think there's an urge to be... I think there's an urge to be a good sport by saying that China is on par with other industrialized nations when it comes to their manufactured goods, but I strongly disagree, though not out of any xenophobic reasons. To put it in a nutshell, they are famous for cutting corners, including utilizing the cheapest most watered down textiles possible, (dog leather anyone?) and what's more, I think it's asking for a lot to expect a product manufactured by someone who does not love what they're doing to be the finest representation of said product available, let alone a viable competitor to the same product designed/manufactured in a country where you are not whipped with a switch if you yawn too many times in an hour. Products made in China are great for one thing: the newness factor. When that wears out, it's anyones guess... As for the seven chairs -- if they make you happy to look at and use, buy them and love them. You will not be entertaining mid-century furniture critics, (at least not everynight), so don't fret. | |||||
| Well, I have thought about... | 1 Relevance | 20 years ago | whitespike | General discussion | |
| Well, I have thought about... Well, I have thought about this topic. I usually like the idea of using things not usually intended for TVs. Perhaps a simple table. I have thought about finding a Saarinen tulip base and making a wooden box for the top so you can put the TV on it and a DVD player in the compartment. Other ideas I have considered (if you have ample room) is using a long platform (such as a Nelson bench or Eames elliptical table) so you can position the television among other items of interest (ceramics, plants, books). A simple box with casters can work for tight areas. Of course you could get a carpenter to build a low storage unit with doors to hide the TV if you feel the need. I like things to be casual but well done, so I think a television can be integrated without too much visual intrusion. My main thing is not getting a television that is too big. When it becomes the center and all the furniture is arranged according only to suit the TV it can be a bit tacky. | |||||
| thanks Koen I appreciate ... | 1 Relevance | 19 years ago | LRF | General discussion | |
| thanks Koen I appreciate ... thanks Koen I appreciate your opinion I think the chair is unique the contruction is rather crumy on this originial as there are poor casting marks all over it it was made by a casting company named Blue Stem Foundry in Painted aluminum, this foundry is out of business, this chair has a good paper trail so i know it is one of the originals As far as re making the chair this has been good advise from all and I for one really appreciate it as all who stated a valid opinion . i feel are intelligent folks and i can consider this a focus group for this chair, the biggest thing that scares me, is just cause I like something does not necessarily mean that someone else will, and when you are thinking of spending a hnudred thousand dollars to try to reproduce something. that this core group says just is not that great means a lot , I thank you all and love hearing from all. no answer is a dumb one they all have merit, | |||||
| I don't know of any monograph | 1 Relevance | 10 years ago | leif ericson - Zephyr Renner | Identification | |
| I don't know of any monograph on Andreas Tuck. I have a monograph on Carl Hansen called By Design Carl Hansen and Son 100 Years of Craftmanship, written by Frank C Motzkus. I believe it was commissioned by Carl Hansen as a sort of company biography. There is a massive amount of fascinating information in there. The families behind Carl Hansen and Andreas Tuck were close and they were both in Salesco, so there is some valuable information in there about both companies, even though it is much more about Carl Hansen. Back to your table, stylistically it does not look like Wegner at all. It does look plausibly like something Gehl & Nissen might have designed though. It can be hard to make judgements about this sort of thing in the Danish Modern though because there was much more of a collective idea of design than in other more individualistic places. | |||||
| I heard back from Craft | 1 Relevance | 10 years ago | mjsoares | General discussion | |
| I heard back from Craft Associates and they advised me it was not an Adrian Pearsall / Craft Associates piece since their registration number is not 120. That gave me the idea of emailing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Bedding & Upholstery dept who, i hope, keeps records of all registration numbers and may be able to shed light on who the manufacturer may be. To be honest i really think this is a prototype sofa that was never commercially produced. I mean, why would it not have manufacturer stamped on the label? Given that Adrian Pearsall, Mel Smilow, Knoll and all of these famous designers produced pieces in PA, and given the very familiar lines/stance of the sofa i really think it can be a piece that never got put into production. Who knows - i am pretty stumped on this and hope someone can share their thoughts on what this thing may be... | |||||
| cont. | 1 Relevance | 22 years ago | koen | General discussion | |
| cont. The differences can be described in terms of specific gravity, viscosity, erosion of the form as a result of abrasive characteristics of the material, need for repetitivity of the process etc. etc. In doing so, the designer learns to think about and to use technology in a more integrated way leaving "space" for his own or other innovations. He or she also learns to consider technologies that were not traditionally part of the transformation technics of one particular group of materials. I know I am stating the obvious. Extrusion for instance is as common in ceramics, metals, plastics as in food. I think it casts a different light on this technology if, as a designer, you understand the criteria of extruding food. That "different light" might be very useful when a new application of extrusion is developed. One thing seems obvious, the way to teach and to learn about materials and technology in design has still to be designed. | |||||
| I think it's a pity to let... | 1 Relevance | 16 years ago | whitespike | General discussion | |
| I think it's a pity to let... I think it's a pity to let others decide your purchase. I don't care how many people own an Eames lounge chair, or how many want one. I find it handsome and comfortable ... my only two units of measure for a successful chair. The world's measure (popularity and iconic stature) should be meaningless to the discerning design addict. You'll also find that the more you learn and look at you actually don't want everything to look "amazing." I know after years of looking at iconic furniture, I noticed many pieces struggle to be the focal point. The lovely thing about this chair is that it is one icon that doesn't. It' aesthetically humble. A far cry from the Bertoia bird chair or the Jacobsen swan (both of which I still love for other reasons). Got mine for around $600. Not $40, but not bad!! Another interesting thing about this chair, and perhaps one reason it is so universal, it that it looks beautiful with almost any type of architecture or interior (given that said interiors match in quality, not necessarily in style). Quite a few pieces look good in contrast to other styles, but this one doesn't seem to contrast as much as it tends to blend. I've seen 'em in a library full of dusty books, chandeliers, and antiques to a great result. I think eventually you'll find comfort in it's familiarity & subtlety. There are other reasons I sought this chair as well: 1. It swivels. Few lounges do. This was important to me given my particular room layout. 2. It looks best in leather. A lounge is quite a large purchase. Because I am not wealthy I wanted one that would look better with age, rather than worse ... which fabric tends to do. Especially being that I have a kid and pets. Leather is tough looks great beaten. 3. Wood. Not a whole lot of lounges have exposed wood. I live in a white concrete box. Thus, I buy lots of wooden furniture to warm it up. 4. I bought a design process not a chair. As popular as Mr. Eames is, there is no denying the couple's amazing enthusiasm for life and design. I like it. It's a daily reminder. Classics don't bother me. I have quite a few. I think it's the things around them (or lack thereof) and the environment in which they are displayed that makes them tired. It's like being a graphic designer .... I don't take my own photos, or design my fonts, or create colors that never existed .... it's all in how it is displayed. Perhaps a 670 looks trite in a white room next to a Knoll sofa with a Mondrian poster overhead ... but replace the Mondrian with an old portrait in an ornate frame, add folksy textiles, perhaps some humble knick knacks, family photos, a quilt folded up on the ottoman et al and you might have something... | |||||
| Well... | 1 Relevance | 19 years ago | Cloudburst2000 | General discussion | |
| Well... I wouldn't tell someone that it was a George Nelson. I'd tell them it was made according to the George Nelson specs, but I'd never say that I owned a George Nelson clock. I personally only consider the originals to be true George Nelson clocks. I consider Vitra, All Around the World, etc to be remakes of George Nelson designs, but not true George Nelsons (not that many of them were actually designed by Nelson anyway). If someone asked (which they wouldn't...at least not in my friends/family), I'd make sure that they knew it was a replica and not an original. And no, I don't see anything wrong with owning a remake or a knock-off. I own some remakes/knock-offs myself. Anyhoo, that seems to be LuciferSum's biggest peeve is someone trying to socially-further themselves by passing knock-offs/remakes as the real thing. I just think that many people own them for the cool look not as status symbols. | |||||
| Not a normal Wassily Chair question - the fabric Gavina variation | 1 Relevance | 15 years ago | TinyArmada | General discussion | |
| Hello All, We know what a Wassily chair is, and the various ways to identify them. Our question comes relating to a special type of fabric that was offered when Gavina did the chairs (1962-1968). At the time, leather of course was the norm, and it is recorded that a canvas/fabric option in white and other colors was available, the thing is though, we do not know of anyone who actually ever ordered the variations. I guess it was probably because the order had to go to the warehouse and who knows how long it could take you to get your special order - people probably just opted out and took the leather option from the retailer as it was faster. If anyone knows of a person or whereabouts of a picture of the fabric option, we would much appreciate it. We have two of the special ordered chairs and to date, have failed to find anyone else with them and are of course curious to find someone with the variation we have or further information. We are happy to post photos of them if anyone is interested. | |||||
| No...that's nice | 1 Relevance | 19 years ago | barrympls | General discussion | |
| No...that's nice But what I really want is a 5 or 6 foot tall fairly slender cylinder or cylinder-type lamp that doesn't use a florescent (it strobes too easily and is often noisy), with a dimmer switch, which would off warm bright light. I know there's paper shades out there, but I'm trying to find a plastic or strong linen shade that'll last. My living room has windows and is bright enough during the day, but without a ceiling lamp (other than my large cigar Bubble which really is more environmental, rather than bright), the living room is fairly dark. I'd like to find a lamp that fills the room with light. Artemide has a lot of the kind of thing I want (Tirso, Atreo, Promesteo, Chimaera, Megaron Terra), but I bet they're real expensive. | |||||
| which one? | 1 Relevance | 22 years ago | whitespike | General discussion | |
| which one? Are we talking sex gender or sex the act? I definitely think sex the gender often shows up in design. I think its usually a bad thing. Most designs that appear to have gender don't come across well. For example. I think the Wegner Ox chair is a very masculine piece. I think it is one of the few that masters this with taste. Eileen Gray's "Bibendum" Chair is a favorite to some, but I think it is overly feminine. Most pieces I like seem genderless...The LCW, Eames compact, Knoll credenzas. As for sex the act in design...I think it exists. There is design which is so clean and well done it apears effortlessly and subtly sexy. This is what I prefer. There is also design which seems intended to be sexy...this often appears trendy to me. This is why I prefer the Case Study Houses interiors over Panton's interiors. The former has sex appeal only through the act of good design, the latter has good design but also has deliberate curves and colors that promote a sexy feeling. | |||||
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