French Furniture The Archives
Tuesday 01 March, 2011
Contemporary Re-Edition of the Kwok Hoi Chan Boxer Chair
Kwok Hoi Chan Boxer Chair stands as proof for great design. This re-edition of the classic 1971 Kwok Hoi Chan Boxer Chair begins to tell the story of a practical, comfortable and aesthetically pleasant piece of furniture in a contemporary way. Brought into light by French furniture company Steiner Paris, the chair still amazes with [...]
Friday 25 February, 2011
Kwok Hoi Chan Boxer Chair re-edition by Steiner Paris
They say sequels are never as good as the original, but we give this Kwok Hoi Chan Boxer chair a standing ovation! This contemporary re-edition by forward-thinking French furniture firm Steiner Paris gives the 1971 original a run for its money. Even 30 years ago, this contemporary chair stood out from the crowd with its [...]
Thursday 25 November, 2010
Capitone Bed by Poltrona Frau – Flair
We call it “Contemporary Capitone” with a twist – the Flair bed by Poltrona Frau is modeled on the traditional French furniture style featuring leather or fabric upholstery ornamentally nailed and fastened to sculptural wood frames. But this bed is made with modern style at the forefront. Its simple, square shape is enhanced by a [...]
Sunday 09 May, 2010
Marcel Wanders Unveils Eden And Babel Series For xO
As purveyors of the modern A&D scene, Marcel Wanders has always been one of our favorites. His recent collections once again proves why Wanders is a design force to reckon with. The \”Eden\” and \”Babel\” collections may have Biblical names but thats where the religious connotations end. Developed in conjunction with the French Furniture company [...]
Tuesday 09 February, 2010
Ruché Settee from Ligne Roset and Inga Sempé
Designer Inga Sempé and French furniture maker Ligne Roset team up to create the slender and refined Ruché offered in a 2 and 3-seat versions, footstool and classic 1-arm settee. According to Sempé, \”I wanted to take a completely different approach: a settee lifted from the ground by a simple, fine structure which supports a [...]
Saturday 06 February, 2010
Ruché Settee from Ligne Roset and Inga Sempé
Designer Inga Sempé and French furniture maker Ligne Roset team up to create the slender and refined Ruché offered in a 2 and 3-seat versions, footstool and classic 1-arm settee. According to Sempé, \”I wanted to take a completely different approach: a settee lifted from the ground by a simple, fine structure which supports a [...]