Pull Up a Chair

There has recently

been a renewed

interest in chairs

dating from the years of the

1920's through to the 1970's.

Panton, Volther, Platner and

Bertoia are just a few of the

designers whose original

chairs are in high demand and

tagged with high prices.

Many of these chairs are available in a multitude of

colours and textures ranging from bright oranges, cobalt

blues and fire engine reds. They are organic in form and

come in a great range of materials, such as wood, leather,

polycarbonate, chrome and even fibreglass. Still, to this

day, many of these chairs have stood the test of time and

prove to be some of the most innovative and ingenious

designs of the 20th century.

Perhaps, these chairs remind us of our childhood,

conjuring up memories of family that somehow,

provide us with a sense of security. Or, they may remind

us of a moment in history where our youth has been

recaptured. Or maybe, these chairs remind us of a time

when the world was a much different place. Whatever it

may be, chairs such as the Diamond by Bertoia or the

Barcelona by Mies van der Rohe provide different

spiritual connections for different people and the

connection is so strong, that people are willing to pay

the price.

If you are really interested in chairs, check out

Charlotte and Peter Fiell's book 1000 Chairs,

published by Taschen. It gives an excellent

pictorial overview of some of the finest examples of

beauty. Also, while surfing the web, check out

www.cribcandy.com and click on chairs. You will find

an abundance of newly inspired designs as well as ads

for some original favourites.