subject: A Glimpse Into In Modern Furniture [print this page] Furniture made from the late 19th century to present time has been influenced by the modern furniture movement. It is a stark departure from previously made pieces by the use of such materials as steel and molded plywood, a technique used by Charles and Ray Eames mid-century. After the second world war mass-production came into popularity and affordable, stylish pieces were created. Such pieces can be found at modern furniture Norcross.
The use of patterned fabric and dark carved woods gave way to streamlined design and polished metals. These designs evolved from heavy and dark to light. This style originated from the Bauhaus movement and directly followed the Art Nouveau movement. Style elements are taken from Greek form, Asian design and African patterns. Simplicity is a design element that is incorporated with a preference to clean lines and lightness instead of heavy ornamentation.
Designs were aesthetically appealing and seen as an art piece rather than a functional object. Designers embraced the future and free-thinking rather than referencing the past. The German government sponsored the Werkbund Organization to promote their designs to the world. Designers like Frank Lloyd Wright and Eileen Gray blended Japanese style into their own and Art Deco style work.
There are a few important iconic pieces such as the Wassily Chair designed by Marcel Breuer in the 1925 time period, he was a cabinet-maker in Germany. The chair is an abstract design with thin panels that appears to hover in the air. It is a beautiful use of minimalist leather strips and tubular steel.
The Eileen Gray Side Table was done in 1927, she designed for use in her home in France. It is an asymmetrical design in her classic non-conformist style inspired by Marcel Breuer's tubular steel designs. It is adjustable and can be used for eating in bed.
The Barcelona Chair is probably the most famous modern chair in existence. It is a Mies van Der Rohe piece that was created in 1920 for the Barcelona Exposition. His inspiration came from the chairs used by Egyptian pharaohs, the "X" design was taken from Roman footstools. The rights to manufacturing were sold in 1953 to Knoll.
The Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen was created in 1957, it is made with a single leg made from fiberglass-reinforced resin. It won the 1969 Museum of Modern Art Award. Last but not least, the Noguchi Coffee table is an elegant blend of glass and wood. It was created in 1948 by sculptor Isamu Noguchi. Modern furniture Norcross can serve as a reference for these and other designs.
