Thursday, August 20, 2009

Modern Design in the Garden

Looking at this pair of whimsical chairs, one would never imagine that they would have been chosen for the garden of an 18th century  French chateau – but they were and it works!!! ( The owner, by the way, is looking for a designer for the interior of the chateau, someone with a sophisticated knowledge of the past and a flair for contemporary design.)

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This garden armchair designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell  is made of  polyethylene. Its line is reminiscant of the traditional club armchair. Pastil chair designed by by Eero Aarnio in 1967. The New York Times wrote about the  Pastil Chair at this time: "the most comfortable forms to hold up the human body" Ikea Vano rattan easy chair.  ( available in two colors: green and red at a bargain price.)

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Serie 7 designed in 1955 by Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971). Gruppo G14 armchair: it reminds me Xmas ribbon candy. Him designed  by Fabio Novembre. The “Her” chair exists too and is probably more confortable.

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Enzo Mari Plastic chair. Low Lita chair ( for kids) Selene designed by Vico Magistretti

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Designed by Verner Panton (1926-1998) Paolo Lenti, Milano. Perfect for a nap in the garden Trinita, designed by Nanna Ditzel

 

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Lawnge chairs at Valkenberg Park in Breda, Netherlands


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1 comments:

Chukker said...

Hey Charles, what a nice blog you created!
Specially loved the antiques door post.
Good job!

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