Category Archives: Design classic

Design classic (37) – the Wassily chair

So the caramel leather Wassily chair that I posted up last week made me want to take a closer look at this little Modernist gem. Designed by (this ‘ere bloke below) Marcel Breuer in 1926, and made from tubular steel … Continue reading

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Design classic (36) – the Serge Mouille lamp

A.K.A. range of rather frightening alien-like lights: Sourcing here. I must admit though that I am a fan.  A room is not a room without some kind of extra-terrestrial accent. Here are my fave piccies showcasing these beauts, although a … Continue reading

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Design classic (35) – the Womb chair

So I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with these bad boys.  Most of the time I’m just freaked out by the name (is that weird?!) and then not won over by the generally waaay too masculine styling of … Continue reading

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Design classic (34) – the Wishbone (again…)

So I thought after featuring that gorgeous canary yellow Wishbone Chair earlier in the week, I’d have a little looksee for some more fun brights today. The classic Wishbone Chair was the subject of my first post in this series … Continue reading

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Design classic (33) – Terzani Atlantis light

Ugh, I am fed up of feeling like I’m living right next to a monster island-size bonfire!!  The smog has infiltrated our flat, even with the a/c on full whack, so all our clothes etc now smell of autumn.  Yuck. … Continue reading

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Design classic (32) – le clawfoot tub

So after 31 DC’s I’m starting to scrape the bottom of the barrel in terms of classics that I love (I was going to post about the Womb Chair today but it kinda freaks me out a smidge and also … Continue reading

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Design classic (31) – the Platner table

Morning loves, Happy Friday to you! Today let’s take a gander at the semi-retro, semi-futuristic Platner coffee/dining/side table: Designed by American architect/designer Warren Platner in the 60s, this minimalist piece is fashioned from steel wire rods with a tempered glass … Continue reading

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Design classic (30) – Acapulco chair

Morning folks and Happy Friday!   I thought for today’s design classic I’d have a little peek at the fun and quirky Acapulco chair. {credit} The chair was first produced in the 1950s and was designed by, they say, some … Continue reading

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Design classic (29) – the Eames Rocker

So I know I covered this lil’ gem a while back as part of my monsoonal shower of love for all things Eiffel chairs and the genius of the Eames duo in general, but I received a one liner email … Continue reading

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Design classic (28) – Emeco Navy chair

Happy Friday chappies!  I thought today I’d take a little gander at the iconic Emeco Navy chair.  First produced in the 1940s by the Electric Machine and Equipment Company to be used on warships, it’s made entirely of aluminium and … Continue reading

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