"I want to design furniture that grows up out of the floor," said Verner Panton. "To turn the furniture into something organic. Which never has four legs." Pushing materials to their limits was a passion of this Danish architect and designer, who always approached design challenges in unconventional ways. His cantilevered stracking chair (1960) was the first single-material and single-form chair to be made, and it's been continually improved and updated by Vitra through three decades of development in plastics technology. As striking as a modern sculpture, the Panton Chair is crafted into a single piece of strong, flexible polypropylene that's wonderfully durable and easy to clean. Suitable for residential and commercial use.
Its designer, Verner Panton, had the idea in 1960, on a visit to a factory making safety helmets and buckets, according to the Design Museum. But it would be several years before he could find a manufacturer who was able to mass produce it. Made from a single piece of cantilevered plastic with no back legs, it was the first of its kind.
The Panton Chair is the very first ever to be constructed from one continuous piece of material. Since its market launch, the Panton Chair has undergone several production phases. Not until today was it possible to produce it in line with Panton's original idea, namely from consistently dyed, tough plastic with a matt surface and an affordable price. The Panton Chair has won various design awards world-wide and graces the collections of numerous renowned museums. Its expressive shape makes it a true 20th-century design icon.
Characterized by its graceful curves, Assonhom's Panton Chair replica furniture has a emphatically sculptural quality that can be used on its own as an occasional chair, or grouped with other modern classic designer furniture to create a cohesive, striking look. The chair's overhung design creates a stunning contour, and its ability to stack with other chairs makes the Panton Chair easy to store when not in use.
DSW Chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames was a combination of minimalist design and perfect ergonomic contour. As a winning prototype of the Low Cost Design Competition organised by the New York Museum of Modern Art in 1948, the DSW chair is recognised for its revolutionary design, combining comfort and original style. All these make the DSW to be a celebrated furniture classic of the 20th century. Longevity was as much a part of the Eames philosophy to design, as artistic flair, comfort and functionality.
The couple believed that "design is a method of action," and they continually updated their work as new material became available. The technique of moulded plastic made their desinger furniture available to be one of first chairs to be mass produced.
Eames DSW Dining Chair (Dining height Side chair Wood) offers many practical features that ergonomically curved form is perfectly adapted to the shape of the body. Rubber shock mounts connect the seat and base which enhances the chairs adaptability making it comfortable over long periods. In fact, the seat was ergonomically sound years before Health and Safety Executives made it a priority. The wooden legs of the Eames DSW Dining Chair, which provide a pleasant natural accent to the moulded plastic seat, perfectly contoured for maximum comfort. also incorporate bent wire for utmost support.
Assonhom produces the DSW with stylish wooden legs, interconnected using black metal rods. The seat is made in high-quality polypropylene plastic available in a variety of vibrant and neutral colours. The DSW Chair is also available with a seat in glossy fibreglass, also in a range of colours. This delightful chair ideally complements the contours of the body, and will equally complement any living room, office, or commercial space.
The Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman have their origin in Charles and Ray’s investigations into molding plywood and a desire to improve upon a familiar fixture in many living rooms: the lounge chair. Citing the English club chair as inspiration, Charles said he sought to design a modern version of that chair, one that had “the warm receptive look of a well-used first baseman's mitt.” Almost immediately, the design became an icon of American design. Today, these pieces not only live in museums, but continue to offer comfort and style to interiors everywhere. A universally recognized form, the set is available in a variety of veneers, multiple leather options, and two sizes. Whatever selection you make, you can be assured of the quality and authenticity of this designer furniture.
The Eames Lounge Chair reproduction is one of the most famous mid-century modern pieces. Its form and functionality have made it one of the most sought after pieces in modern history. This iconic design can be found in popular films, television shows, businesses and in thousands of residences across the globe. Its original designers, Charles and ray Eames, had intended to give it the look and feel of a well worn first Baseball mitt. It led to the creation of the Assonhom's Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, featuring your choice of multiple leather finishes, high density cushions and imported veneers.
Perhaps because of its illustrious first recipient, the Eames Lounger and Ottoman was the first chair the Eames designed for a high-end market. Like most of the work they created for the famed Herman Miller Furniture Company, it began with plywood – in this case, three curved plywood shells created from several thin layers of wood veneer. But unlike previous Eames creations, the Lounger and matching Ottoman were upholstered in thick, comfortable leather. The Lounge Chair stands out among their work for its unabashed luxury and meticulous handcrafting. A true reproduction of the original by Isamu Noguchi, the famous Japanese American sculptor who was born in Los Angeles. It was originally created in 1944. The brilliantly simple design consists of only three elements, the glass top and two interlocking wood base pieces. The table is an extraordinary harmony of form and function.
Following his apprenticeship with the legendary Constantin Brancusi, sculptor Isamu Noguchi began to experiment in environmental design, theatrical sets – he was the only designer choreographer Martha Graham would work with – and, eventually, product design. He created his first furniture prototypes for Herman Miller in 1942 and went on to work with companies such as Steuben and Zenith. The Noguchi Table (1948) conceals nothing, revealing everything about the nature of simplicity. Two smoothly shaped pieces of solid wood interlock to form a tripod that supports a thick glass tabletop. The base is available in black, walnut, natural cherry and white ash, the latter of which is finished with a process that arrests the wood in its freshly cut state, resulting in a creamy white color that will not turn yellow over time.
This is is a beautiful and contemporary piece that would complement any interior. Make this affordable contemporary coffee table a part of your modern home or office.
The well known creator Charles Eames created numerous chairs in the world, with his wife Ray Kaiser. Charles and Ray Eames were pioneers, constantly looking for new materials for their innovative designs. He was a designer not only on furniture, but toy, glider, and magazine cover. Compared with former two chairs, the unique of this chair is not on its material, but material Eames assembled.
The couple's first plywood chair - the Eames Lounge Chair Wood (LCW)-used a heavy rubber washer glued to the backrest of the chair and screwed to the lumbar support.This innovation is used in the design of the Eames Lounge chair. The backrest and headrest are screwed together by a pair of aluminum braces.
The Eames Lounge Chair is molded by three curved plywood shells. The shells are made with 7-layer plywood of wood veneer adhered together and shaped under heat and pressure. Walnut, Rosewood and ash are the available veneer for your option. The head rest and back of the Eames Lounge chair shape the same size. Top grain Italian leather covers the high density foam as cushion. Five-star cast aluminum base for lounge while four-star for ottoman. Eames couple pursue aesthetics as well as function on this designer furniture. By it, they won world-wide reputation again.
A true icon of modern design. Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman is widely considered as one of the most significant designs of the 20th century. Assonhom's Eames Lounge Chair reproduction represents the symbol of arm chair comfort with it curves of the plywood shell. The crease from it Top Grain Italian Leather also forms a exquisite texture. The Panton Chair, or "S" chair, is widely known as the sexiest chair ever made.
Known for his use of creative forms and bold color, Verner Panton designed the Panton Chair in 1960. One of the earliest models is now in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Nowadays the Panton Chair is regarded as a classic of modern furniture design. The original version of the chair is in rigid polyurethane foam with a glossy lacquer finish is marketed under the name Panton Chair Classic.
The Panton Chair is the first chair to be created from just one piece of material, using a single mold. Characterized by its graceful curves, Assonhom's Panton Chair reproduction has a emphatically sculptural quality that can be used on its own as an occasional chair, or grouped with other modern classic pieces to create a cohesive, striking look. The chair’s overhung design creates a stunning contour, and its ability to stack with other chairs makes the Panton Chair easy to store when not in use.
The Nelson Platform Bench is a high quality reproduction of the original designed by Nelson in 1946. For Herman Miller’s influential design director, utility was as important as beauty, and his spare rectangular bench is the result of this belief. This bench was part of George Nelson's first collection for Herman Miller, and is considered a benchmark of modern design.
A landmark of modern design, the bench has the clean, rectilinear lines that reflect designer George Nelson’s architectural background—making an honest visual statement about an object’s purpose. Solid wood slats are spaced to let air and light through, sealed with a clear-coat finish, and finger-jointed for superior strength. Its top is perfectly supported by black painted solid birch wood legs.
Hardwood slat platform bench is the perfect compliment for just about any places. Over the years these iconic benches have been used in a variety of spaces, and as such are not just suited to the home environment, but also within commercial offices, bars and waiting areas. No wonder it's been called timeless, something this functional never dates. Its clean and unique lines are perfect for accenting any room and will be a perfect fit for any empty space.
Its impeccable design remains popular today. True to the original, the Nelson Platform Bench offers incredible accuracy and attention to detail. It's as functional as it is stunning, and sure to become an instant favorite in your home. Double the bench up to make a sleek coffee table, a perfect centerpiece. Offering outstanding accuracy and attention to detail, our hardwood playtform bench brings a recognizable look into your home at a price you can afford.
In a 1956 cover story in Time magazine, Eero Saarinen said he wanted to "clear up the slum of legs in the U.S. home." Later that year, he completed his Pedestal Table Collection. Available in a variety of materials. Our products of replica furniture are reproduced to the style of the original design.
In his purist approach to design, Finnish-born Eero Saarinen sought out the essential idea and reduced it to the most effective structural solution. "The underside of typical chairs and tables makes a confusing, unrestful world," explained Saarinen. In his Tulip table collection, which includes a dining, coffee and side table, Saarinen realized his ideal of formal unity: "Every significant piece of furniture has a holistic structure." Winner of the 1969 Museum of Modern Art Award.
With the mid point of the last century came huge advances in material technology and manufacturing processes, new plastics, resins and fibreglass could be mass produced quickly, efficiently and with consistent results. These developments provided exciting opportunity in many areas; not least of all for furniture design and prompted a new era of industrial design. In 1956 Eero Saarinen designed a complimentary range of tables and chairs which he named the Tulip range because of the slender, elegant stem like pedestals and organic shapes that typified the pieces. As with his namesake Eero Aarnios' designs the experimental use of materials and minimalist forms are often considered to be space age and their appeal has outlived the period in history from which they originated.
This is a chair designed by Eero Saarinen as well. He was invited by Florence Knoll to design a furniture which challenged the concept of conventional furniture.
Named for the way it hugs the body, our Eero Saarinen style Womb Chair is a design icon. From its soft, catching curves to its comfortable cushions and tubular steel legs. Every detail has been particularly reproduced. The chair is constructed from a fibreglass shell covered with high density foam and then encased in either soft wool fabric or top grain aniline leather. The legs are made from flawless stainless steel. The chair comes in a wide choice of colours to suit every taste. In nature, the Eero Saarinen Womb Chair was made to curl up in so any posture it is in a place where you can truly relax. Place one in your favourite corner of the living room next to the window. Have one in your bedroom as a comfy easy chair.
Upon sitting in this attractive lounge chair replica, you’ll first notice an increased sense of comfort and security. The Womb Chair’s reproduction by Assonhom mimics the simple yet sweeping motion of the original, which curves up and around to envelop the body. Tailored details of hand-stitching and premium wool further add to the allure of this high quality designer furniture reproduction.
Diamond Chair was designed by Harry Bertoia in 1950 as a result of an experiment that involved bending metal rods into practical art. With his iconic seating collection, Harry Bertoia transformed industrial wire rods into a new furniture form.
The events that made this work possible began a decade earlier at Cranbrook Academy of Art, when Bertoia met Florence Knoll (then Florence Schust). Years later, the Italian-born designer was invited to work for Florence and her husband, Hans Knoll. Bertoia was given the freedom to work on whatever suited him, without being held to a strict design agenda, and the result of this arrangement was the Bertoia Seating Collection (1952).
Innovative, comfortable and strikingly handsome, the chair's delicate appearance belies its strength and durability. In Bertoia's own words, "If you look at these chairs, they are mainly made of air, like sculpture. Space passes right through them." Featuring a delicate filigreed appearance that’s supremely strong, these airy seats are sculpted out of steel rods. In his art, Bertoia experimented with open forms and metal work, and these chairs were an extension of that work.
This iconic chair was awarded the Certificate of Merit by the American Institute of Architects and the Design Center Stuttgart Award (1962).
