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Friday, June 4th, 2010

Design
5:02 pm

“Joe” Miniature Chair

selectism - "Joe" Miniature Chair

Collecting highlights of modern and contemporary design is made easy(spatially, not fiscally) through Vitra’s miniatures program. The latest piece to join the pantheon of celebrated chairs is the “Joe” designed by Italian trio Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino, and Paolo…

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Friday, May 21st, 2010

Accessories
8:00 pm

Chairless by Alejandro Aravena for Vitra

Selectism - Chairless by Alejandro Aravena for Vitra

Yatzer brings to light an interesting concept show in Milan from Vitra. The “Chairless” strap by Alejandro Aravena gives extra support and comfort to those who rest in the cross legged position. “According to Vitra, Chairless relieves the back and the…

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Monday, January 12th, 2009

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

Furniture
3:17 pm

Vitra Furniture Packs

selectism - Vitra Furniture Packs

An interesting item has appeared from The Lighthouse. The store has packaged a number (17 to be exact) of iconic Vitra design items. Each pack is enough to fully furnish and decorate a room. In a way, it’s collecting made…

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Friday, October 24th, 2008

Design
10:24 pm

Miniature Eames Arm Chair by Vitra

selectism - Miniature Eames Arm Chair by Vitra

A longstanding affinity for Vitra miniatures was reignited today by the daily MOSS update. Not really cost effective (one can find a full size example cheaper), the Vitra miniatures collection nonetheless allows for a comprehensive furniture collection without the frightening…

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Tuesday, September 16th, 2008

Furniture
4:06 am

Vitra Cork Stools

Vitra Cork Stools

There is probably a pretty good correlation between drinking a great glass of wine and having a great idea. At the very least, using eco-friendly cork in furniture design makes good sense. Vitra has combined both this second premise and…

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Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

Design
9:10 pm

George Nelson Turbine Clock

George Nelson Turbine Clock

Vitra is reviving George Nelson’s Turbine clock. Powered by a single battery the clock was first released in 1957. Nelson was one of the founding forces in American Modernism. He was born in Hartford, CT, and spent the majority of…

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Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

Furniture
11:30 am

Rocking Stool

Rocking Stool

Isamu Noguchi sought to make sculpture useful. His furniture designs play into this mission. They rely on biomorphic imagery, and build a sense of cohesion with his other art work. Noguchi worked on furniture primarily during the 1940s, living the…

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Thursday, May 29th, 2008

Furniture
3:30 am

Sori Yanagi Elephant Stool

Sori Yanagi Elephant Stool

Designed in 1954 by Sori Yanagi, the Elephant stool by Vitra is high design at a moderate price. Additionally, it is one of the most important pieces of post-war Japanese design. Nothing beats a stool for extra seating, or if…

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