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IN THE EARLY PART OF THE 20TH CENTURY, ARCHITECTS such as Frank Lloyd Wright gained iconic status, and their influence also exemplified the lack of importance patent seating had in [...]

The early Windsor chairs which were very popular among that generation of doctors, clergy and statesmen in America are described. The chairs were known for their practicality, elegant design and refinement and even now Windsor chair making remains one of the most venerable traditional American crafts.

Wood & Wood Products' exclusive review of hospitality seating: Stylish chairs that make you sit up and take notice. Sitting down away from home can be serious business. In your [...]

Himmel/Bonner Architects, a design company, have used the style of the 30's armchairs for their designs, rather than creating original designs, because the market is already saturated with new designs. The chairs are made in rich colours such as orange, yellow and khaki. The furniture is produced by Mattaliano, which worked closely with Himmel/Bonner.

By Tracy Bulla Modern translations boast color, cutouts and curve While Italian designs are often renowned for their slick, contemporary styling, chair introductions at the 32nd edition of Promosedia gave [...]

1. TAKE TIME TO SIT, Listen to what your body is saying while seated. 2, BE AWARE OF the intended used of a chair, A dining room chair is for […]

For many people, chairs and stools are merely things to sit on. In the world of safety and health, however, they can be tools for reducing occupational injuries, reducing lost [...]

The Adirondack League club, situated in the Adirondack Mountains, is the place to see amazing examples of rustic furniture and the name has become synonymous with any kind of the rustic furniture, including styles that have nothing to do with the area. Adirondack chairs are a pleasant to sit in and are perfect for reading a book under a tree, or even watching TV in the family room.

Mark Harbick, AIA Mark is director of design for Huntsman Architectural Group in San Francisco. Fritz Hansen PK 22 Easy Chair by Poul Kjaerholm www.fritzhansen.com I love this chair because [...]

The chair is actually a complex piece of little sculpture that supports the body in an unnatural position. Chair designs reflect culture and different time periods. They also reveal much about people both socially and culturally. Chair design encompasses the elements of functionality, quality, economics, ecologic awareness and aesthetics. That chairs are more than just something to sit on is exemplified in Swiss furniture company Vitra's renowned chair designs., Rolf Fehlbaum, chairman of Vitra, the Swiss furniture company that has made a mighty reputation for itself by making chairs more than something to sit on, waxes eloquent on the [...]

Car seat designs are constantly improving. Seat engineering experts are developing new materials to make seats lighter. The US seat manufacturer Delphi is currently testing out its new material Optiride with the intention of using it instead of sprung frames with foam. Six high-standard seat manufacturer designs are evaluated including the Corbeau GT9 RS recliner and the Sparco Supersport.

Nursing homes, assisted living facilities and independent living centers often seem to be caught in a 'no man's land' when it comes to finding general seating. On the one hand, [...]

Modernist architecture firm Keating Mann Jerningan andRottet have created a new line of furniture called Evanuea consisting of a sofa, an armchair and an ottoman. The line was created to reflect clean and simple lines juxtaposed with colorful metal finishes. Five stage sets featuringmodifications of the Evaneau line were exhibited at WestWeek in Spring 1992. The sets displayed represented classic furniture lines in office and residential settings.

When it comes to form and function, the office chair has come a long way. The award-winning Aeron chair, introduced in 1994, raised the bar in office comfort. Today, the [...]

Because you will be spending many hours in your office chair, it is important to choose features and sizes that fit you and your work activities. This combination will help [...]

You may have a hard time figuring out which end goes where the first time you encounter a Go Chair, but that which is original often appears foreign at first. [...]

A division of Brayton International, Health Design of High Point, NC, is devoted exclusively to the manufacture of furnishings for the healthcare industry. More than 15 furniture collections are offered, […]