Why Architects Turn to Chair Design

.product_section .product_form, .product_gallery { opacity: 1; } .multi_select, form .select { display: block !important; } .image-element__wrap { display: none; }

Your Cart is Empty

furniture

Furniture-seating

Furniture-Bedroom

Furniture-Tables-Desks

Furniture-Shelving / Storage / Credenzas

Furniture-Outdoor

Accessories

Home Accessories

Accessories-Kitchen

Accessories-Organization

Accessories-Decorative

lighting

Lighting - Free Standing

Lighting

OUTDOOR LIGHTING

Lighting

Designers

DESIGNERS A-E

DESIGNERS F-J

DESIGNERS K-O

DESIGNERS P-T

DESIGNERS U-Z

Brands

BRANDS A-E

BRANDS F-J

BRANDS K-O

BRANDS P-T

BRANDS U-Z

sale

Moving Sale all Items

Spring Sale up tp 25% off - Now thru May 15th

Save 15%+ Free Shipping - Now until April 28th

Moving Sale all Items

Spring Sale up tp 25% off - Now thru May 15th

Save 15%+ Free Shipping - Now until April 28th

In-Stock Items

Lamps

In-Stock Items

August 18, 2016

modern design furniture modern home furniture

Eero Saaarinen, Frank Gehry, these are two names associated with architecture that have also made significant contributions to modern design furniture. In fact, it seems that just about every notable architect has dipped his or her toes into furniture and designed a chair. Chairs allow architects the opportunity to incorporate their techniques and style into a different type of medium, at least according to a book titled Chairs by Architects by art historian Agata Toromanoff.

The Chairs by Architects book is packed with notable pieces by some of the most well-known names in modern design furniture. Alvar Aalto’s No. 41 lounge chair (also known as the Paimio Chair) is among the many featured. Intriguingly, the chair was originally designed with the intention of being used at the Paimio Sanatorium in Southwest Finland. The chair debuted back in 1931 and is still being manufactured by Finnish furniture company Artek to this day.

In some cases, architects have arguably become more famous for their furniture design work than their building architecture. Take for example husband wife team Charles and Ray Eames. The Eames Lounge Chair is among the most widely acclaimed pieces of modern design furniture and much like Aalto’s work, it is still in production more than fifty years after its was unveiled.

This update is provided by CA Modern Home, offering an extensive selection of modern home furniture by respected brands and designers like those under the Herman Miller brand, including Charles & Ray Eames. Call us at 1-800-605-1859 for any sales inquiries or more information on furniture by Eames, George Nelson, and the many other iconic designers.

Why Architects Turn to Chair Design

Jesse Brody

Also in News

How Long do Office Chairs Last?

The 5 Best Stressless Recliners

The History of Stressless

Jesse Brody

Also in News

How Long do Office Chairs Last?

The 5 Best Stressless Recliners

The History of Stressless

Subscribe