Design icon of the week: Arne Jacobsen
Thursday, October 29th, 2009
“The fundamental factor is proportion…Proportion is precisely what makes the old Greek temples beautiful…And when we look at some of the most admired buildings of the Renaissance or the Baroque, we notice that they are all well-proportioned. That is the essential thing.” –Arne Jacobsen
Swan chair, Designed in 1956
ARNE JACOBSEN (1902-1971) was one of Denmark’s most influential 20th century architects and designers. Both his buildings and products, like his Swan and Egg Chairs, combine modernist ideals with a Nordic love of naturalism.
As an architect and an industrial designer, Jacobsen always strove to achieve this grace and coherence. In the process, he emerged as the single most influential Danish architect of the 20th century and the designer of such modernist classics as the Swan, Egg and Ant Chairs as well as the stainless steel, abstract-shaped cutlery which the director Stanley Kubrick chose as timelessly futuristic props for his film, 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Ant chair, Designed in 1951
See his full bio at the Design Museum!
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Armchairs galore!
Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
I’ve scoured the internet looking for stylish, modern armchairs that won’t break the bank. Here are my top picks!
Antwerp armchair by Anthropologie, On sale for $999
Gates armchair by West Elm, $699
French Colonial chair by Wisteria, $799
Petrie armchair by Crate & Barrel, $899
Tags: anthropologie furniture, modern armchairs, online furniture design deals
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Eco-friendly wallcoverings by Innovations
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
As a Green Interior Designer in San Francisco, I am always looking for innovative and sustainable products. I recently used this eco-friendly grasscloth wallcovering made by Innovations USA in a project. Offered in their Innvironments line, this wallcovering is made from 100% cellulose and is certified by the Green Building Council. Best of all, it brings great texture to the room in a subtle way.
Niwa - Tsuru, From Innovations eco-friendly line of wallcoverings
Check out a more comprehensive list of San Francisco green furniture and material sources!
Tags: green interior design, green wallcoverings
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Niche Interiors now on Twitter & Facebook!
Sunday, October 18th, 2009
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Before & After: Dining chairs
Thursday, October 15th, 2009
It always feels good to extend the lifespan of a piece of furniture, keeping it out of the landfill and also saving client’s money. With these dining chairs it just took a few coats of paint and newly upholstered seats in a graphic print.
Tags: before and after dining chairs, custom upholstery, painting
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