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This is a somewhat odd example of the wingback-chair. The original idea was to mask the face form the fireplace, so it would not get to hot. This modern version has the „wing“ only on one side shielding you form the warmth of the fire. It has s-shaped legs, and a stretcher ( which is actually the second leg spinned around) to add stability. You can sit on it in two different ways, one way you have a back to lean on, the other way you have a wing to protect you. During this time the secretary became popular, converting furniture for different purposes.

william and mary

- cabriole legs, sometime end in hoof - s-leg, spiral legs, trompete turning - cross-shaped stretchers - gate leg table - carved stretchers -- stability


This bookcase clearly fits into the destjil movement . It is a beautiful composistion of geometric elements and straight vertical and horizontal lines, creating a furniture that make a strong impression. I found this piece on the internet and it s one of my favorite pieces in this journal.

de stijl

- right angle - primary colors - geometric shapes - vertical, and horizontal lines - well proportioned


This chaise resembles the pop design due to its unique, distinct shape. It is formed to fit the human body and the upper panel will give in according to the person lying on the piece. It is made of plastic and topped with a vivid green color to ensure comfort not only in its form but with upholstery. This piece was exhibited at the milano world furniture fair 2009.

POP

- „fun“ style - plastic -- new technology - disposable furniture - themes: human anatomy, fantasy, exaggerated, color


This piece is made of one piece of wood. It is bended to create a unique form of the chair. Thonet was famous for his bended wood furniture and I designed this chair to reflect this in a modern way.

ag/thonet

- pattern wood flooring - bended veneer wood - bended solid wood - laminated - chairs put together by consumer


I designed this table to fit the de stijl period. I used the primary colors that were common during that time. The piece consists of straight lines and simple geometric forms, that are linked to gather to create an overall proportional aesthetic. The construction method is shown and the structural elements are clearly visible.

ag/de stjil

- right angle - primary colors - geometric shapes - vertical, and horizontal lines - well proportioned


This chaise longue fits into the pop design. I chose a vivid lively color to match the pop color prefernces. It is made from plastic and two sheets of plexiglass hold it togeather. Both materials being used during the pop era. the form is slightly exaggerated and ergonomically desirable for the human body as vertical panels will move according to the person lying on it.

ag/POP

- „fun“ style - plastic -- new technology - disposable furniture - themes: human anatomy, fantasy, exaggerated, color


What was happening at that time? - serious environmental concerns - economy crisis/depression - mulicultural societies - social discrepancy between the rich and the poor is significantly rising - development in technology (rapidly) - easy and fast manufacturing - global networking - information age

mixed arts 2000-2010


How is design affected?

Allianz-Arena, München Germany Herzog & De Meuron

- Sustainable furniture, renewable resources and materials to strengthen the environment - recyclable, recycled, nontoxic, etc. - Need to build furniture cost-effective - IKEA - less demand for craftsmanship - MIXED designs, due to multicultural communities - no defined style, varieties of different trends - „Design for the Wealthy“ - a large part of the people cannot afford the origi nal designs by contemporary designers - less expensive alternatives - „knock-ups“ - Design is constantly evolving - new designing opportunities (technology) - new materials options - Design elements loses importance/significance - fast, inexpensive manufacturing process - mass production - demand for fast amd cheap production rises - difficult times for designers, craftsman - Global design - fast information flow - no unique cultural design formation


Characteristics Interiors: - open floorplans, spacious - a lot of light and glass - straight lines, geometric forms - new materials - concrete, variety of colors - outside in interior integrated, natural elements inside - not many decorative elements or patterns/ornamentation - architectural elements are integrated in the furniture


Characteristics Furniture: - many different materials, especially metal, synthetics - lacquered furniture - straight lines, geometric forms - glossiness, many colors - not many decorative elements or patterns/ornamentation - organic, sometimes minimalistic - revival of furniture from almost any style, with contemporary colors, finishes or material

a contemporary interior combines with the panton chair


Vitra-Haus (Vitra Campus) Weil am Rhein, Germany Herzog & De Meuron




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