Iconic Chairs in Modern Classic Designs

Designed in 1950, it is also commonly known as the Wishbone Chair (owing to its wishbone-shaped backrest), or more industrially as the CH24 Chair. An agile and strong piece, the rounded back rails of the Wishbone Chair allow the human form to change and shift position. This classic design was the last part of a Wegner series inspired by Chinese Ming Dynasty chairs. The iconic Y-shaped back offers comfortable support while providing stability to the steam-bent top.

The Wishbone Chair was designed by none other than Danish designer Hans Wegner. Wegner’s most classic chair is a rare combination of natural design and practicality, with fluid lines and minimalist style. The graceful Y-back, smooth frame and intricate woven seat represent the prominent features of the Organic Functionalism movement of the time. While most replicas take shortcuts on the features that make the original what it is, the Assonhom reproduction is faithfully recreated in honor of Wegner and his principles for great design. The curved hind legs and the semi-circular top rail together with the elegant Y-back endows the chair with a gracious and welcoming air. Our products are reproduced to the style of the original design.

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。 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 design.

It 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.

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Ox Chair

The Ox Chair is one of Hans J. Wegner’s more humorous designs. While designing the piece in 1960 he said: “We must be careful not to take things too seriously. We must play but we must be serious about playing! “ Hans J. Wegner designed over 500 chairs and the Ox Chair remained one of his favourites. He had one in his living room and enjoyed it for the rest of his life.

With the 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 obvious iconic item on the list of furniture must-haves. Choose leather for an everlasting exclusive look or a warm and welcoming retro textile. An immortal classic that is always capable of adjusting.

While the horns allow the head and neck to be supported in a wide range of different seating positions, the chromium-plated steel frame is designed so that the chair has a naturally reclining position. Combined with the padded cushioning and the shape of the seat, these elements ensure that the Ox Chair is somewhere that allows you to sit in comfort in a wide range of different positions.

Incredibly sculptural in its design, the Ox Chair is available in a wide range of different fabrics and leathers, and a choice of different colours. It was Wegner’s belief that every chair (and he designed over 500 of them) should be aesthetically brilliant from all angles; it shouldn’t have a back that should be hidden away from view. The Ox Chair achieves this aim, and also reflects Wegner’s passion for combining modern and innovative designs with classic techniques and materials.

As strong and distinctive as a bull, the Ox chair from 1960 is padded, covered with oxhide or fabric and raised off the floor by light but strong legs in chromium-plated steel. Among the jobs it does, and one that lies close to Wegner's heart, is to make it possible to sit comfortably in many different ways so that one can change position continously. Only then can one sit really comfortably. 

Womb Chair and Noguchi Table

This is a chair designed by Eero Saarinen, a Finnish designer. He was invited by Florence Knoll (a furniture designer widely known by people, and also the chief designer of furniture company Knoll ) to design a furniture which challenged the concept of conventional furniture. 
So the aim of this chair is to break existing design, to create a new stage for furniture. It was not easy at that time.

But in 1960s, Eero Saarinen brought a chair named Womb Chair to this world. Looked totally different from conventional chairs, it was made of moulded fiberglass shell covered with wool fabric, adding additional seat and back cushions and the separate, coordinated ottoman. All of them are supported by slender steel rod base which is chrome-plated in a polished mirror finish. Its special wool upholstered design, manage to achieve in different colors. 

Its body slant so that user falls back into the seat, with armrests beside, like a baby be wreathed in womb. Accord with the request from Knoll “sometimes i can curl myself in.” Gentle from the soft wool; Security from the rough fiberglass, deserved for its name “Womb Chair”.

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 classic furniture is an extraordinary harmony of form and function.

Noguchi's coffee table consists of three pieces. A freeform, 3/4" plate-glass top resting on two curved, solid wood legs that interlock to form a tripod for self-stabilizing support. The solid wood base of the table has a lacquered finish and available in Noguchi black, walnut and natural color.

"To limit yourself to a particular style may make you an expert of that particular viewpoint or school, but I do not wish to belong to any school," he said. "I am always learning, always discovering."
This is is a beautiful and contemporary piece that would complement any interior!
Make this affordable contemporary nogochi table a part of your modern home or office today!.

Eames Lounge Chair and Tulip Table

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 design.

The Eames Lounge Chair replica 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 replica furniture, 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.



The Saarinen Tulip Dining Table is a natural in modern settings. Its beautiful form brings together both elegance and convenience, as it fits into even the tiniest of nooks effortlessly.

The Eero Saarinen Style Tulip Table is a high quality reproduction in the style of the original design.

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.

Maintenance for Furniture (Final Part)

WOOD AND SURFACES

GENERALLY ABOUT WOOD AND SURFACES

Wood requires care and maintenance to retain its uniqueness and character. Especially untreated wood is sensitive and should be periodically cleaned and processed. Furniture in solid wood is not recommended in direct sunlight, near heat sources or in rooms where the climate swings. This may result in stresses in the glued connections and in furniture plates which again can result in cracks.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING OF DIFFERENT SURFACES

Untreated wood:

Wash with water and soap. For stains that does not come off with soap water use a scrub/brush. Always scrub in the wood's longitudinal direction. Rinse off all soap and dry well. Do not hang sheets or put objects on the table until the surface is completely dry.

Lacquered and painted wood surfaces:

These have a strong, smooth and usually water repellent finish with normal use and cleaning. Wipe clean with a damp cloth. Solvents should not be used.

Waxed wooden surfaces:

Hard wax can almost be compared to coated surfaces, while the soft waxes in quality is comparable with oiled surfaces. The surface is easy to clean but not particularly resistant. Clean carefully with small damp cloth and should be treated according to the descriptions producer and supplier provide guidelines on.

Oiled wooden furniture:

Has a slightly fatter surface that is more susceptible to dirt and liquids than other treated surfaces. So you need to wash and treat these often. Clean with caution and should be treated with a furniture oil the manufacturer or furniture shop recommends. Do not hang sheets or put objects on the table until the surface is completely dry.

POWDER-COATED FINISH (STEEL, MDF, ETC.)

The surface can be somewhat different, depending on how the customer wants it. Powder coated surfaces can be categorized as strong against wear. The cleaning is carried out with a damp cloth. Stain removal is done with a common cleaning detergent and in certain cases white spirit.

Steel surfaces:

As a general rule, use a soft cloth for daily cleaning. To protect surface and simplify cleaning, apply a thin layer of wax added silicone.

Plastic surfaces:

Plastics have different properties depending on which applications they should cover. Cleaning is best done with a cloth soaked in lukewarm water with small amounts of detergent. For stain removal, use a stronger dose of detergent (see also the supplier/manufacturer's instructions).

Furniture with mounting brackets:

Indoor climate varies with the seasons. The driest is in late winter when we heat and the most humid in autumn. Wood is hygroscopic - absorbs and releases moisture depending on the climate, and shrinks and swells in response to changes in climate. This can make the furniture that is assembled with mounting brackets somewhat wobbly in dry periods. Therefore go over the mounting brackets and tighten them if necessary.

A Sculpture Chair - Panton Chair

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 designer 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.

“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 stacking 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.

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 replica furniture collection of Panton Chair 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.

Classic Dining Table and Versatile Dining Chairs

“The underside of typical chairs and tables makes a confusing, unrestfull world,” states Finnish-born Eero Saarinen. “i want to clear up the slum of legs.”
One single base of furniture style not only makes him a winner of the 1969 Museum of Modern Art Award, but also becomes a ground-breaking masterpiece lasting 50 years. For now it is still a elegant design in furniture. It includes a dining , coffee and side table as well as chair.

An exceptionally durable marble surface, is sustained by only one pedestal which also round smooth polished. It breaks the conditional rules of the 4 legs furniture, representing a modern figure. What is more, This tulip table imparts an air of elegance to the room it displays. No wonder it is on the rise around the modern family today.

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.

The Wishbone Chair was designed by none other than Danish designer Hans J. Wegner. Wegner’s most classic chair is a rare combination of natural design and practicality, with fluid lines and minimalist style. The graceful Y-back, smooth frame and intricate woven seat represent the prominent features of the Organic Functionalism movement of the time. While most replicas take shortcuts on the features that make the original what it is, the Assonhom reproduction is faithfully recreated in honor of Wegner and his principles for great design.

Its design is easily recognizable and makes a great addition to your home. While its look seems simple, a closer look reveals an elegantly curved back and legs. It’s this attention to detail that helped this chair to become so popular.

Wishbone chair is now available in Assonhom's classic furniture collection for a variety of wood and finish options and also offered with an optional leather seat cushion in your choice of different colors.