INTD 408 FURNITURE DESIGN

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1 INTD 408 FURNITURE DESIGN Topic: Modern Furniture Designers and their works Prepared by: Ms. Joshima V.M., University of Nizwa, Oman.

2 Alvar Aalto Alvar Aalto was a Finnish architect and designer. Invented laminated plywood that would allow wood to be bent. He is the first person to use cantilever principle in wood furniture. His major furniture design is Paimio Chair designed for Paimio sanatorium.

3 Paimio Chair made of laminated plywood and cantilevered at one end.

4 Bent wood chair and bar stools Tea trolley

5 Lighting design Savoy vase

Alessandro Mendini Italian designer who believed in mixing different cultures and different forms of expression. Vivid color and elegant decorations were used.

6 Alessandro Mendini Italian designer who believed in mixing different cultures and different forms of expression. Vivid color and elegant decorations were used. Furniture were considered as a work of art apart from its function. Introduced the concept of banal design which means transforming everyday objects into works of art.

7 RAMUN amuleto lamp designed in 2010 is the ring shape that accentuates the strengths of LED, which enhances lighting uniformity. The use of a transparent material displays the mechanism of the lamp. Lamp Corkscrew Proust Chair

8 Book shelf

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10 Verner Panton Style: Post modern ; Denmark Used interesting materials, vibrant colors and unique shapes for designs. His philosophy was that furniture should interact within itself. Major works: S chair, Flying Chair, Pan tower, Sitting wheel.

11 S chair/ Panton Chair One piece molded plastic Flying chair

12 Pan tower Seating on wheel Living tower

13 Cone chair

14 Lamp Design Bachelor chair

15 Le Corbusier Style: Modern Architect & Urban Designer Furniture designs were the side products of his attempt to produce modern spaces

16 Chaise lounge b

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18 Finn Juhl Traditional and unique in Danish style. He wanted his furniture to be comfortable and useful A combination of form and function Simple at first glance, but foldable or adjustable Major Works: Poet, Pelican and Chieftain chair

19 Chieftain chair

20 sofa

21 Pelican and poet

22 Other Seating designs

23 Mies van der Rohe Modern architect and designer Major furniture design is inspired by Barcelona and was named after it. Next major design is Brno chair made of flat steel sections.

24 Barcelona Chair, bed and Sofa made of chrome and leather

25 Coffee table Bar stool Brno chair

26 Warren Platner Style: Modern; American Used steel wires to design chairs and tables He defines his creation as classic as you get instantly attracted to the designs. Major works: steel wire table and steel wire chair

29 Hans J. Wegner Modern and Functional; Danish Simple materials and minimalistic approach also known for organic functionality. Purest depiction of taste and craftsmanship Round chair also known as The chair was described as the world s most beautiful chair by American magazine.

30 Round chair/ The Chair The construction features 11 pieces of wood joined by 12 mortise and tenons and two large finger joints. The Chair was offered with a solid upholstered seat, or a seat of airy woven caning. It rose to prominence in the 1961 television debate between Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy. Both presidential candidates sat in The Chair during the debate.

31 Valet Chair Ox Chair Cow horn chair Peacock Chair Shell Chair Chinese Chair

32 Round chair/ The Chair Folding Chair Y Chair Bull Chair Flag halyard Chair Three legged Chair

33 Easy Chair Deck Chair Swivel Chair Bear Chair Sawbench Chair Rocking Chair

Arne Jacobson International functionalism; Danish keen sense of proportion and unusual talent for design " The Series 7 Chair was manufactured using a new

34 Arne Jacobson International functionalism; Danish keen sense of proportion and unusual talent for design " The Series 7 Chair was manufactured using a new technique in which plywood could be bent in three dimensions. This chair was made in more than 5 million copies. the "Swan" and the "Egg", stand out as organic sculptures

35 Easy Chair/ Series 7 Ant Chair Swan Chair and Sofa

36 Egg Chair

37 Giraffe Chair Lamps Drop Chair Pot Chair

38 Alberto Meda Italian designer who produced Elegantly simple designs that are modern and organic. His major concern was attention to details in materials and production process Meda Chair successfully combines comfort, technology and a new approach to aesthetics.

39 Meda Chair Titania Lights Designer Chair Long Frame Chaise lounge

40 Eero Aarnio Finnish designer noted for his innovative furniture. his designs used very simple geometric forms

Ball Chair, a hollow sphere on a stand, open

41 Ball Chair, a hollow sphere on a stand, open on one side to allow a person to sit within. Bubble chair: It is made of acrylic on steel frame and leather or polyurethane fabric cushions. The chair is suspended from above leading to a floating or bubble-like sensation. Puppy Toy

42 Busk + Hertzog Busk + Hertzog is a Danish design team known for their award-winning furniture designs. Their style is defined as clean and minimalist, yet sculptural incorporating horizontal and vertical lines and geometric shapes. Their designs combine bold colors with clear indications of their Danish design heritage.

43 Upholstered lounge chair inspired by heart shape. Upholstered lounge chair on swivels.

44 Satellite chair Upholstered benches Coat rack that can be installed in individual combinations.

45 Inspired from soap bubbles

46 For privacy in public spaces

INTD 301 FURNITURE & FITTINGS Topic: Neoclassicism PREPARED BY: JOSHIMA V.M., UNIVERSITY OF NIZWA, OMAN

INTD 301 FURNITURE & FITTINGS Topic: Neoclassicism PREPARED BY: JOSHIMA V.M., UNIVERSITY OF NIZWA, OMAN Neoclassical Furniture was a reaction against the Rococo. In favor of classicism, it was a movement