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The Plywood Mobiles were created in the early 1940s in connection with a series of experiments conducted by Charles and Ray Eames for the purpose of refining their plywood molding techniques. These designs are strongly reminiscent of Ray's artwork and graphics.
Referring to one possible use of the iconoclastic design, Achille Castiglioni said "When I use a pay phone, I like to move around, but I also would like to sit, but not completely." Sella features a black saddle of a racing bicycle with a pink lacquered steel column.
In honor of Hans J. Wegner's 105th birthday on April 2nd, Carl Hansen & son is presenting a previously unseen variant of the Master of Chairs' legendary Wishbone Chair. The unique special edition chair features a walnut frame which has been seamlessly combined leather in red hue.
A highly reflective shade inspired by the space helmet. The Mirror Ball is created by exploding a thin layer of pure metal onto the internal surface of a polycarbonate globe. This has become one of the most iconic products in the Tom Dixon collection. Save 15% on Tom Dixon
Alias revisits a key archive project by Pio Manzù, the brilliant protagonist of Italian automobile design during the sixties. A chair clearly taking its inspiration from the automobile industry.
This iconic floor lamp from Ettore Sottsass, originally designed in 1982, is being reintroduced to the US market in 2010. This floor lamp offers indirect halogen lighting and features an aluminum body with painted, polished yellow finish and painted, polished grey steel base.
"In designing the 'Space' Lamp, we drew inspiration from the futuristic spirit and iconic silhouette of the famous Seattle Space Needle" - Adam Tihany.
With the Ox chair's tight design expression, Wegner has created the ultimate lounge chair with a sculptural heft that makes it a bit of a cliffhanger. Since its birth in 1960, Ox Chair has been an iconic item on the list of furniture must-haves.
