Jul 25, 2011

8 modern classic chairs you should know

one of my favorite classes in college was an interior design history class. the class focused on the last 100 years of interior design, and one of the elements that i enjoyed the most was the section on modern classic furniture. there are literally hundreds of chairs that are considered "modern classics", but these happen to be my favorites, and the ones that i feel blend most effectively into a more traditional setting.

barcelona chair
designer: ludwig mies van der rohe
1929






klismos chair
t.h. robsjohn-gibbings
1936

pony chaise
designer: le corbusier
1928



eames dkr shell chair
designers: charles and ray eames
1951






ant chair
designer: arne jacobsen
1955






wassily chair
designer: marcel breuer
1925


brno armchair
designer: ludwig mies van der rohe
1929



eames lounge chair
designers: charles and ray eames
1956 
(all images via pinterest)

*most of these chairs might look familiar because they are often used in residential and commercial spaces, and are often knocked off by large retailers. i love the way these chairs can add a little personality and an eclectic vibe to any traditional interior.


8 comments:

  1. this is SUCH a fantastic post - i was familiar with some of these but thank you for sharing their names & birth dates - love the info and the blog!

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  2. I am a little bit obsessed with Barcelona chairs. My interior designer aunt has 2 Eames lounges AND 2 Wassily chairs in her living room. Jealous!

    Marissa
    www.roost-home.blogspot.com

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  3. It's the combination of the antique dresser sitting next to the Wassily chair that I love too!

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  4. Yes, I SO love the Barcelona!!!!

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  5. thank you for the quick review - chairs that appear again and again in beautiful interiors. good information to know!

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  6. I have always loved the Barcelona chair...especially in white as you have shown. Elegant, timeless and actually comfortable. Great selection.

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  7. am big fan of Classic Barcelona Furniture. Beautiful new collection. I love the illustration you provided in the last 2 images. Great work!

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