Contemporary Ideas

It's a given that Eero Aarnio's hanging bubble chair has turned the world of design upside down, making it one of the most popular chairs around. Have you ever wondered who owns a bubble chair or if it's been used in the film industry? Or which restaurants or hotels have bubble chairs ? Read on and you'll find out!...

In 1929, a classic was born: this chair, with its sleek, modern design and clean lines, was created for display at the World’s fair in Barcelona . An inspired collaboration between two brilliant German architects, the famed Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and his longtime assistant, Lilly Reich, resulted in a new directio...

The Egg is a chair designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 for Radisson SAS hotel in Copenhagen. It is manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The Arne Jacobsen Egg chair was designed in a typical Jacobsen style, where there was no fear of pushing the material to its limit, and often using entirely new materials to make his designs...

An Eames Lounge Chair is a quality piece of furniture, and as such, it is a substantial investment. You will want to do all you can to preserve and care for your Eames Lounge Chair, particularly if you are lucky enough to have one of the early models released on the market, as they are considered collector’s items....

1. The chair design was actually conceptualized by the Finnish designer Eero Aarnio while trying to create a new chair for his home. The original handmade prototype of the chair is still at Eero’s home. 2. Two young managers from company Asko who visited Eero to discuss some pine wood furniture spotted the original...

So you’re thinking you like the Eames Lounger and it might make a great addition to your home. No doubt Eames Lounge Chairs have a great reputation for durability and comfort, as well as a pretty impressive appearance, but they also have some incredible history behind them. • Charles Eames and a friend, Eero Saarine...

1. Contours : Plywood shells that provide the lounge chair to deliver well in extreme conditions. Be sure to find three such plywood shells in an Eames lounge chair. 2. Curves : Interlocking of curved forms grants solidarity to the chair. This is facilitated with the seats and the plywood shells being of the same sh...

Perhaps you’re considering purchasing an Eames Lounge Chair, or maybe you already own one and are amazed by the comfort it provides, the durability it has presented, and the compliments on your taste it produces. You already know a lot about Eames Loungers, but there are a number of incredible things associated with...

So you own an arne jacobsen egg chair ? What a great investment! You'll want to be sure to give it good care and these tips will certainly help you out. • Periodically check to make sure your egg chair isn't rubbing against a wall. Depending on the wall covering, it could cause marks on your chair. Keep in mind that...

Wooden barstools are beautiful pieces of furniture that add warmth and personality to your home. If taken care of properly, they can last for many years without losing any of their appeal. But, like all furniture, wooden barstools eventually need to be rejuvenated. Lots of factors influence how your wooden barstools...

You want your leather bar stools to last a life time, so it’s important for you to ensure they’re properly maintained and cleaned. Following are ten tips to help you keep up the appearance of your bar stools and lengthen their usable life.1. Clean up any spills, without delaying. You should clean spills immediately,...

The 1960s famous Eero Aarnio Ball Chair is one of the most recognized pieces of modern furniture today. Form and function playfully meet in Eero’s iconic ball, providing comfort, privacy and security within its cushioned global shell. The geometric shape and 60’s personality allows the Ball Chair to fit equally in a...

1. The making of the Barcelona chair is sometimes said to be accidental to the making of the German Pavilion. Rightly so because the Barcelona chair was in fact designed to be used for the German Pavilion during the 1929 Barcelona Worlds Fair. 2. The Barcelona chair took the attention away from the exquisite interio...

One of the most important facets of home décor is choosing the right color of furniture for your room. The right color can make our living space a haven of peace and beauty while the wrong color may totally ruin any effect you had in mind. So, what are the things that you need to keep in mind when choosing? Here are...

Over the years we have a seen a change in the type of furniture being used both inside and outside of the house. Today more people are choosing to use barstools in the kitchen rather than large pieces of furniture that take up a great deal of space. Even the barstool itself has changed over time and they are no long...

It is often easier to get up from a chair that is a bar stools backless swivel chair. This stool is very convenient for use at a kitchen counter where meals are quickly eaten before you’re off to the races! With a backless swivel seat, you can turn to reach for something behind you, or you can turn around if someone...

Designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen in 1958, the Danish architect of the hotel, Arne Jacobsen, used new technologies to shape fluid curves and single-piece molded shells for his furniture designs. The Swan Chair was specifically designed for the hotel as its swivel base allowed guests to spin in their sea...

If you are looking for a cheap way to update the seating in your home or on the patio then you should consider using aluminum bar stools. There are a number of advantages to using this type of stool over any other. The main advantage of using a bar stool made from aluminum is that it is light weight and can be moved...

If you have barstools that have seen better days, you might be thinking about replacing them. If your barstools are high quality and you enjoy using them, then think about using some of the following techniques to give them back that brand new luster. Purchase barstool covers or make your own. This is the quickest,...

Wicker is very fashionable for use in furniture for inside and outside the home. In bar stools, this material serves a very practical purpose, especially if you are looking for stools that you can use on the patio. It enhances the interior décor of your home as well by adding a casual ambiance to the kitchen when yo...

Household trends are changing and people are starting to revert back to the way things were. People are now trying to create a “retro” look in their homes and some are starting with the installation of retro bar stools. Kitchen styles are now going back to the 70’s, 60’s and even the 50’s. However, buying a retro ba...

Backless bar stools are the norm when one thinks of traditional stools used in bars of the past. However, the range of styles has vastly increased in modern times since these stools became sought after pieces of furniture in homes. Bar stools essentially developed because of the need to save space in bars and nightc...

1. The chair has been manufactured by a truly global brand name, reputed for producing classic design furniture using best of the available material. Yes! You own a world-renowned chair. That gives a feeling of satisfaction and pleasure that can’t be expressed in words. You love this feeling. 2. Aarnio Ball Chair is...