Furniture that is considered a timeless design classic always draws attention and still fits beautifully into modern interiors. Classic pieces can be reinterpreted, but they retain the aesthetic strength that made them famous. Here are furniture designs that have fascinated us for decades with their enduring beauty.
Classic, timeless design – Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen
Arne Jacobsen's classic Egg Chair was designed in 1958 for the interiors of the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, now the Radisson Collection Royal Hotel. Today it remains a favorite in modern interiors.
Classic, timeless design – Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames
Designed by Charles and Ray Eames and introduced in 1956, the Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman became one of the defining modern lounge designs of the twentieth century. Its molded plywood shell and leather upholstery are now offered in a range of finishes and materials.
La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames
Designed in 1948 by Charles and Ray Eames for MoMA's International Competition for Low-Cost Furniture Design, La Chaise took inspiration from the fluid form of Gaston Lachaise's sculpture Floating Figure.
Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio
Designed in 1963 by Eero Aarnio, the Ball Chair still has a retro-futuristic presence. Its rounded shell first suited bold, pop-inspired interiors, but today it can appear in homes, offices, and lounges. Five years later, Aarnio created the hanging Bubble Chair.
Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen
Saarinen's Tulip Chair became famous for its sculptural pedestal base and curving shell. Developed in the mid-1950s, it was part of his effort to remove the visual clutter of conventional chair legs and remains a clear expression of modern design.
Womb Chair by Eero Saarinen
The Womb Chair is one of Eero Saarinen's most comfortable designs. Created in 1948 at Florence Knoll's request, it was conceived as a generous chair for relaxed, informal sitting.
Little Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin – 1965
Panton Chair by Verner Panton – 1967
Isamu Noguchi Coffee Table – 1944
Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner – 1951
Barcelona Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe – 1929
Pelican Chair by Finn Juhl – 1940
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