Oh the Modernity! » Dining Chairs http://www.ohthemodernity.com/blog Modern Furniture and Design Blog Fri, 26 Nov 2010 02:11:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Rene Herbst Sandows Chair http://www.ohthemodernity.com/blog/rene-herbst-sandows-chair/ http://www.ohthemodernity.com/blog/rene-herbst-sandows-chair/#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:55:20 +0000 Dave http://www.ohthemodernity.com/blog/?p=92 Rene Herbst designed the Sandows chair in 1928-1929.  The designer utilized chromed tubular steel for the frame and elasticated straps for the seat and chair back.  The effect is an attractive chair that you can find in colors like black, yellow, and red, although it may be difficult to find this chair today.  As an icon of modern design, the Herbst Sandows chair is also offered in Vitra’s line of miniatures.

]]> http://www.ohthemodernity.com/blog/rene-herbst-sandows-chair/feed/ 0 Eames Dining Chair Wood (DCW) http://www.ohthemodernity.com/blog/eames-dining-chair-wood-dcw/ http://www.ohthemodernity.com/blog/eames-dining-chair-wood-dcw/#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:52:34 +0000 Dave http://www.ohthemodernity.com/blog/?p=57 The Eames Dining Chair Wood is the dining chair version of the Eames Lounge Chair Wood.  The dining chair utilizes the same molded plywood and the same aircraft shock-mount-inspired piece of plywood which connects the chair seat’s reverse to the chair’s back.  The two chairs look very similar, but the height and posture of the dining chair is more suitable for a kitchen table.  The Dining Chair Wood is manufactured and sold by the Herman Miller company, and comes in a variety of woods, including walnut, cherry, and light ash, as well as a red finish.

]]> http://www.ohthemodernity.com/blog/eames-dining-chair-wood-dcw/feed/ 0 Eames Wire Chair AKA Eames Bikini Chair http://www.ohthemodernity.com/blog/eames-wire-chair-aka-eames-bikini-chair/ http://www.ohthemodernity.com/blog/eames-wire-chair-aka-eames-bikini-chair/#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:22:29 +0000 Dave http://www.ohthemodernity.com/blog/?p=30 Charles Eames begain work on the Eames Wire Chair (commonly referred to as the Eames Bikini Chair) in the early 1950s.  During this period Charles and Ray Eames began investigating the use of bent steel wire and the welding techniques required to incorporate it into their furniture.  The Wire Chair, in particular, was a collaboration between Charles Eames and Harry Bertoia (an Italian-born artist, sculptor, and modern furniture designer).  Bertoia was originally a metal-worker, and his knowledge in this field was a great help to Eames.

The Eames Wire Chair was manufactured and sold by the Herman Miller Company beginning in 1951.  The company still produces the original Eames design today.  It can be purchased in several different styles: the wire only chair, the wire chair with a single leather seat bad, and the wire chair with the dual “bikini” leather pad.

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