Good design will never go out of style, and when it comes to interior decorating, these timeless classics rank high on any homeowner’s to-get list. Here’s a tribute to these 10 stunning seating appointments, which continue to captivate our senses with their understated yet bold forms and sleek silhouettes.
Serie Up 2000
Designed in 1969 by Italian architect Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia, this voluptuously shaped armchair is reminiscent of a female silhouette. A fun piece for the home, it is upholstered in elastic fabric. Even in monochromatic tones, its expressive form makes it unique.
Available at Space Furniture
Jaan Living Sofa
Launched in 2010, Walter Knoll’s Jaan Living Sofa is a more recent piece. This chic seat is made for modern living, with complementary boards in glass or leather so you can set your cup or book down when necessary.
Available at Proof Living
Panton Chair
Verner Panton, who designed the Panton Chair in 1959, was an influential figure in design during the ’60s and ’70s. Captivated by the materiality of plastic, he aimed to design a comfortable seat without joints. Verner partnered with Vitra in 1963 to produce another version of this chair.
Available at Vitra
La Chaise
Another iconic seat by designer duo Charles and Ray Eames is the La Chaise, which was created in 1948 as an elegant lounge chair for a competition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. It’s inspired by the Floating Figure sculpture by Gaston Lachaise.
Available at Vitra
Clayton Sofa
Designed by well-known French architect Jean-Marie Massaud for Poltrona Frau, the Clayton sofa embodies a modern aesthetic with an haute couture influence, featuring luxurious stitching and premium leather or fabric. Although it was launched only recently at Salone del Mobile 2018, it is an elegant piece to have, thanks to its clean form and leather-clad external structure.
Available at Proof Living
D.270.2
Italian architect Gio Ponti designed D.270.2 as a wide, foldable chair in 1970. He wanted to create a seat that was minimalist and light, yet solid. To boost its statement-making quality, the chair can be upholstered in the “Poesia del Mare” fabric – which means “Poetry of the Sea” in Italian – also designed by Gio Ponti in the same year.
Available at P5 Studio
LC2
Designed by one of the most famous architects in the world Le Corbusier, together with Swiss architect Pierre Jeanneret and French architect Charlotte Perriand, the LC2 was created in 1928. Its timeless metal frame makes it easily recognisable and it embraces a design language peculiar to industrial production.
Available at Space Furniture
Max Sofa
Italian architect Antonio Citterio created the Max sofa in 1983 and incorporated a lightweight tubular metal structure that supports a curved seat and cylindrical backrest. Trendy yet one-ofa- kind, this sofa elevates the sophistication in any space.
Available at Flexform
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
The Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman is no stranger to any design lover. Designed in 1956 by Charles and Ray Eames, it was ahead of its time, with a modern take on a 19th century club chair. Today, this seat remains highly relatable, instantly recognisable and is even a statement of luxury in many homes.
Available at Xtra
Terminal 1
Also by Jean-Marie Massaud is the Terminal 1 chaise he designed for B&B Italia. Sculptural, sophisticated and sleek, this seat embodies characteristics that will make it stand out in the home, with a design that easily speaks for itself.
Available at Space Furniture
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