Furniture that was produced starting in the late 19th century continuing through today that is influenced by modernism is considered modern furniture. This furniture is very simple in design. Unlike furniture that was popular before it, modern furniture focuses on simplicity and geometry. This type of furniture is much lighter in weight then earlier furniture trends which were made of heavy wood. The main materials used in modern furniture today are molded plywood, steel and plastics.
 

There are many designers associated with this furniture style. Eileen Gray, Eero Aarnio and Charles and Ray Eames are a few of the most notable. Their pieces are sought after by movie stars and musicians alike.

The Eames lounge chair is a very popular item. The well known actor Adam Sandler owns an Eames lounge chair. This item has been seen is movies such as Click where Adam Sandlers character Michael Newman sits in this chair. It is also seen in the living room and workshop of Tony Starks in the movie Iron Man.

Another prominent Eames piece is the Eames Aluminum Group Management Chair. Light weight and easily moved makes this piece appealing to Hair stylist for the stars Rachel Zoe. Rachel displays this piece in the office of her Beverly Hills, California home.

The Eames Coconut chair is very popular for settings such as entertainment rooms. Paris Hilton uses these chairs in her game room at her home in the Hollywood Hills. Light weight and durable, these chairs hold much appeal for many of todays movie stars.

Eero Aarnio designed the Bubble chair in Finland in 1968. This chair is normally made of steel or acrylic and has leather or polyurethane fabric cushions. Distributed by Adelta, this space age chair is often used in movies to create the 1960’s atmosphere. It is seen is the movie Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.

The Ball chair was also designed by Eero Aarnio. This chair has a globe like shape and is considered an industrial design classic. In recent production this chair has been made larger and new features such as music and mp3 players have been added. The Ball chair can be seen in the movie Men In Black. The rocker Joe Trohman of Fallout Boy has a ball chair in his Chicago Townhouse.
 

B&B Italia Mart is a more recent modern furniture designer. This design company is best known for their state of the art designs and leather upholstery. B&B Italia Mart is extremely popular among the musicians of today. For instance, Rapper Kanye West owns a B&B Italia Mart armchair. Also, check out arne egg chair.

Modern Furniture is not just for adults. New designers Q Collection focus on furniture for children. Gweneth Paltrow owns a Q Collection Junior Solare Crib and Angelina Jolie owns a Q Collection Ceilo crib-ash moonlight. Following the trends of modern furniture these cribs are very light weight with a geometric design.

DISCLAIMER

This guide is for instructional purpose only. RegencyShop is not liable for any injury or damages. We highly recommend and advise professional installation for the hanging bubble chair. The hanging instructions only apply to RegencyShop’s hanging bubble chair. These instructions should not be used for inferior hanging bubble chairs sold by other retailers as they have different hook types, weight limit, and crack-prone ring and shell.

The hanging Bubble Chair adds a whimsical touch to any location. The chair swings freely from the ceiling and helps you feel a sensation of relaxation. Hanging the chair from a central beam helps avoid wasting space and adds a unique style to the room. Bubble chairs project an illusion of sitting on air and can be found in five star hotels, restaurants, and in the homes of the rich and fabulously famous. Follow the simple steps to transform your home with this luxurious piece.

Can Santa Claus enjoy the hanging bubble chair?

The RegencyShop hanging bubble chair will hold upto 300 pounds. This maximum load bearing weight takes into consideration the weight of the chair combined with the weight of the person who will recline in the chair.

How many trips to Home Depot (or Lowe’s) do I need to make?

A few tools need to be on hand for installation to be completed without a snag.

ü A Tape Measureü A Ladderü A Pencilü Stud Finder ü Drillü Screwdriverü A Friendü Eyescrew with locknut

ü S-hook

How can I hang the bubble chair without knocking the coffee table over?

Chair placement is crucial when hanging a Bubble Chair. The hanging bubble chair ought to be three feet from any wall and adjacent furnishings to prevent bumps and dings. Attaching the swinging chair to a joist is important so that the chair will not crash. The bubble chair turns your home into a fairytale, but you do not want to be like Cinderella’s stepsisters with a burst bubble after the ball.

What is my type? “Ceiling type” I mean.

For dropped ceilings, destruction and construction are involved. If your ceiling is lowered, you will have to cut a hole in the ceiling. Use a longer chain to loop it around the joist and then drop it through toward the floor. After the chain is in place, repair the hole in the ceiling and hook the chain to the chair. A licensed carpenter or contractor would have to go into the attic and attach a brace for the chain to attach to so that the integrity of the joists are not compromised.

For sheetrock ceilings, use a stud finder to locate beams and joists. Climb the ladder. Use a stud finder to find the ceiling support beam (joist) that will be supporting your bubble chair. Use a pencil to mark the spot on the ceiling. Have no worries about a pencil mark on the ceiling; the hardware will cover it. A licensed carpenter and potentially an electrician would have to go into the attic and attach a brace for the chain to attach to so that the integrity of the joists are not compromised.

For concrete ceilings, use a masonry bit and anchor bolts. You will follow the same procedures, but you will need an alternate drill bit known as a masonry bit to fasten the hardware to the ceiling. You will also need to use anchor bolts. • Measure the height of the room and measure the chain. Measure the height of the room. Subtract about five feet from this measurement. Measure the chain and shorten it to match. • Securing the chain to the ceiling is the next step.

An eyebolt and a locknut are the best choices for securing a chain to a joist. Drill a hole so that the eyebolt can be screwed into the ceiling. A ½ inch by 5 ½ inch eyescrew will support the weight of the chair and a large person. Drill a starter hole for the screw; then, place the screw in the hole. Use a screwdriver to turn the screw to the right to tighten it up. The ridges of the screw will grasp the wood and root into it as it bores into the joist making it secure. Attach an S-hook to the eyescrew, and then hook the chain to the bottom curve of the S-hook.

So the chain is secure and I am ready for gymnastics.
Wait, the chain is to hang the chair .. right.

After the chain is secured, the fun part comes next.
The chain should be dangling freely from the ceiling. Ask your friend to do this part: to hold the chair in place while you hook the chain to the chair. Then, direct your friend to wait as you sit to swing first. This is the hardest part because everyone wants to sit in the chair to swing.

Wow, the bubble chair looks beautiful. Now I love God, my mom, and RegencyShop!

Thank you, we really appreciate the love.

or Skip the hanging and buy the bubble chair stand instead

Oh .. NOW you tell me!

The most expensive piece of furniture in the world is a badmitton cabinet. Dr. Johan Kraeftner, who is the Director of the Liechtenstein Museum in Vienna bought this piece of furniture at Christie’s UK Auction for $36,662,106. This item had been auctioned at Christie’s before this and had been sold for $15,178,020. This piece of furniture is 151 ½ inches tall and 91 ¼ inches wide. The Grand Ducal workshops in Florence crafted the Badmitton cabinet for Henry Somerset, the 3rd Duke of Beaufort sometime between the years of 1720-1732.

Most expensive Foosball Table – The Opus is the most expensive Foosball table in the world. The Eleven Forty Company began production of the Opus in 2005. This expensive piece of furniture currently sells for $28,000. Most expensive Table – The most expensive coffee table is made from a calorimeter chamber of a workhorse rocket engine and comes with a 52” glass top. This coffee table is currently priced at $4,000.00.

Most expensive Bed – The most expensive bed is a magnetic floating bed designed by Dutch architect Janjaap Ruijssenaars with the help of Bakker Magnetics. This bed floats close to 40cm off the floor by using magnetic force. The full size version of this bed will cost around $1.6 million while the smaller version will only cost around $153,000. Most expensive Stool – The worlds most expensive stool is made of solid gold and weighs 110lbs. This stool is made with $1.3 million dollars worth of gold. Most expensive Executive desk – The Parnian Furniture Designers in Scottsdale Arizona have designed a $200,000 desk. This company uses wood inlays and burls to give the expensive look of success. Desks from these designers are custom built to fit your specific needs. Most expensive coffee table – A pair of George III Polychrome decorated satinwood Pier tables is expected to sell for between $99,600 and $166,000 at Christie’s UK Auction. These tables are a sample of late 18th century furniture. They were designed to display candelabra and flower vases. Apollos lyre badge can be seen at the top of the legs of these tables.

Expensive bed – Another expensive furniture item offered by Christie’s UK auction house is the Late 19th century Ceylonese Jak wood four poster bed. This canopy bed has intricate designs carved on the posts.

Most expensive armoire-The Armoire Debut XVIIIEME Siecle is estimated to be auctioned for as much as $3,965. This 18th century walnut closet has pictures of flowers carved into the doors and stands 80 inches tall.
 

Most expensive Tea table – A mahogany tea table sold for $6.76 million dollars at Christie’s auction. This piece of furniture was carved in Philadelphia in the 1760’s and had remained in the same family for 250 years. The $6.76 million dollars that it sold for set a record for all Philadelphia furniture. The craftsman who designed this table is said to be among one of the best who worked in the Philadelphia area in the late 1750’s through the early 1760’s.

Vitra Design Museum: The museum majestically exhibits the mind-blowing achievement of human creativity. It is one museum dedicated solely to design, emphasizing on furniture and interior design. Rolf Fehlbaum, the CEO of the Vitra Company has collected furniture of famous designers. Oh yes, you will find great names like Jean Prouve, George Nelson, Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Earnes here.

The Danish Museum of Art and Design: This museum exhibits some of the true examples of quality and design, enough to leave you stunned. Developed in 1890, it also serves as Scandinavia’s exhibition forum. Furniture designs in the possession of the museum are one of the most inventive and challenging designs. It will leave your mind racing and no wonders you are already planning which design will fit into which part of your house.

Harvard University Art Museum: It holds collection from well-known designers. Modern furniture by Jean Prouve, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Jules Leleu and Geritt Rietveld are added to the modern art holdings of the Fogg Museum of the university. Modern furniture is being acquired by the museum as it helps the students of the Harvard Design School to enhance their capabilities.

British Museum, London: Established in 1753, it has a whooping collection of 7 million objects. Apart from the other objects and antiquities, it holds a collection of modern furniture also. It has rare international designs for lovers of arts just like you.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York: This museum is a home to a vast collection ranging from ancient paintings and sculptures to the modern art of this century. These stylish and impressive pieces will leave you nodding your head in appreciation.

The Museum of Modern Art, Manhattan: Regarded as “The most influential museum of modern art in the world.” MoMA has played a major role in developing modern artist. Aesthetic furniture designs are on display in the museum.

Philadelphia Museum of Art: If you are looking for something unparallel in design creativity, then come over here. You will also find here the collections of exceptional pieces of the modern furniture.

The Art Institute of Chicago: The inception of “The Art Institute of Chicago” dates back to 1879. It has an exceptional collection of modern art including the modern furniture.

Denver Art Museum: The museum has expression of art and culture from various parts of the world. Furniture’s having unadorned beauty and harmonious symmetry are its key collection.

Design Museum, London: The museum holds exhibition showing outstanding modern furniture collection from the work of Peter Marigold, Eelko Moorer, Nandine Jarvis and Hiroko Shiratori.

Modern Art, just like modern furniture, describes the thinking and style of artists during the period of 1860-1970. The artistic work produced during that period was full of fresh ideas some understood by the connoisseurs only and some found an appeal among the commoners as well. The material and the traditions of modern art were quite different from the past. The recent art form is now termed as Contemporary art. Museums are enriched with the history of Modern art. They are preserving the artistic pieces of modern art for the present generations. Few of the museums mentioned below have the exceptional and breathtaking collections of the modern art.

· Irish Museum of Modern Art in Ireland exhibits wide variety of collection of modern and contemporary art. It has more than 4500 collection by famous artists like Gilbert and George, Willie Doherty and Paul Seawright, Marina Abramovic, llya and Emilia Kabakov, Rebecca Hornand many more. Dorothy by Sean Scully is its major attraction.

· Museum of Modern Art in Manhattan in New York City, USA developed in 1929 has influential range of modern art. The few unparalleled collections of the museum are: The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh, Broadway Boogie Woogie by Piet Mondrian, Water Lilies triptych by Claude Monet.

· Brussels Museum of Modern Art displays art by Belgian artists such as Navez, Leys, James Ensor, Stevens and other foreign artists. “The Blacksmith” by Constantin Meunier, “Zonnige Dreef” by Emile Claus, “Memories” by Ferdinand Khnopff is among its collection.
· Whitney Museum of American Art has collections of paintings, drawings, photographs, and sculptures. Few of them are from the personal collection of Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney.

· Moscow Museum of Modern Art, Russia has a remarkable personal collection of Zurab Tsereteli and other artists. The main artwork is from the 1st decade of the 20th century. It is also an education center for new artist using advanced technology in this field.

· San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is one of the most innovative museums opened in 1935 under the utmost guidance of Grace L. McCann Morley. It has a diverse range of modern art pieces.

· National Museum Of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT) is known for its Nihonga artists who adopted Western style in their art form. It also has a Crafts Gallery exhibiting ceramics, textile, lacquers and many more Japanese crafts.

· National Gallery of Canada is one of the exclusive art galleries. It has a premier collection focusing on Canadian art. The gallery located in Ottawa has collection of work from Tom Thomson, Emily Carrr, and Alex Colville. Maman standing outside the building’s entrance is an exceptional art piece.

· Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art, England is one of the newest art galleries opened in 2007. The collection of work is from Ben Nicholson, Peter Howson, Ken Currie, Frank Auerbach, Stanley Spencer, Gwen John, David Bomberg, Tracy Emin and many more. A school of art has also been established there.

· The Hayward is an art gallery in London, England opened in 1968. The gallery exhibits art forms from all periods. It hosts temporary exhibitions of artists and does not have much to its permanent collection. The exhibitions had shown works from Leonardo da Vinci and Edvard Munch.

A visit to any of these places, not only stimulates the minds, but also is a learning experience. I tried to add as many wonderful museums, that came to mind, I am sure there are more. If you’d like to add more to this list, then please feel free to do so.