Witold Rybczynski’s new book tells the unexpected history of seating
An exhibition at Carwan Gallery in Athens of the late artist Alekos Fassianos showcases the Hellenic influences and signature palette in his folk-art–inspired furniture designs.
The Austrian actress Mia May (1884-1980) as the embodiment of the ancient Assyrian goddess Ishtar
TWO CHAIRS, CIRCA 1900 Sculpted wood 90.5 cm. high Bibliography Art et Décoration, 1900, vol. II, ill. p. 44 G. Weisberg, Art Nouveau Bing, ill. p. 181, fig. 177
A Roman fresco, discovered in Pompeii, depicits a woman seated on a bronze chair, with a back, playing a Greek musical instrument called a Kithara. Chairs with a back for the Romans was a symbol of...
Una notte – Costantino Kavafis Era volgare e squallida la stanza, nascosta sull’equivoca taverna. Dalla finestra si scorgeva il vicolo, angusto e lercio. Di là sotto voci salivano, frastuono d’operai che giocavano a carte: erano allegri. E là, sul vile, miserabile giaciglio, ebbi il corpo d’amore, ebbi la bocca voluttuosa, la rosata bocca di tale ebbrezza, ch’io mi sento ancora, mentre che scrivo (dopo sì gran tempo!), nella casa solinga inebriare. Trad. Filippo Maria Pontani
Ridge Kink Rib chair has a classic nostalgic feel to it, yet, its colors and fabrics are always hip and modern. The very comfortable chair Ridge Kink Rib comes in a spectacular amount of colors. If you prefer an even more nostalgic feel, then choose Ridge Vintage, with its 100% cotton fabric in five ancient colors for a real vintage experience. The Ridge is available as chair, armchair and barstool with a chromed frame. The chair and armchair are ideal as dining or office chair and basically compatible with every interior style. This item comes in a set of 2. W19 x D19 x H33 in | Max. Weight Capacity 265lbs W48 x D48 x H85 cm | Max. Weight Capacity 120kgs Upholstery | 88% Nylon, 12% Polyester Frame | Steel Set of 2
Discover Münster’s historical past with the Anabaptists rebellion and the ending of the Thirty Years war. Stay for the evening and listen out for the Tower Keepers signal, a tradition for over 630 years.
The Greeks were masters of philosophy, science, fine arts, geography, medicine, and legal systems. Greece is a mountainous land that is surrounded by 3 seas, The Aegean Sea, The Mediterranean Sea, and The Ionian Sea. The architecture and art were greatly influenced by the location and surrounding seas. This is where we begin to see much use of marble because they had an abundance of it. The two different peoples of Greece were the Minoans and the Mycenaeans. The Minoans inhabited the island of Crete while the Mycenaeans inhabited the mainland. For the Minoans, the Palace of Knossos was the center of the town that had a population of 40,000 people. The palace looked inward to the court. There were hundreds of rooms, including a throne room. Something very important to the Greeks was the use of motifs such as floral, marine, Greek key, and egg & dart. The Mycenaean people built their fortified cities on mountaintops. Instead of focusing on beautiful palaces, they built beehive tombs that featured corbelled domes. The use of columns was also important to ancient Greek architecture. As far as art and furniture, the Greeks put emphasis on having the correct body proportions on the human figures they painted. The Klismos chair is a well-known piece of furniture from this time. This style chair, along with many other Greek contributions to architecture and art are still used today. Ancient Greece Egg& Dart Corbelled Dome Current applications:
While developing the Jefferson Campeche Chair (first in SketchUp, then in the shop), I ran across an interesting 20-page document titled, "The Campeche Chair in The Metropolitan Museum of Art".…
An ancient concept meets modern design to create the world's raddest chair! Lean back and breathe deep on the full-length Trippy Outdoor Dreamer Chair. It's the perfect seat for patio, beach, festival, or fireworks show. The custom-pressed back, perfected reclining angle, and open design give your Trippy chair a shockingly relaxing fit and feel. Dreamer chair construction features American sugar maple wood, layered, and molded under immense pressure to be incredibly durable, yet retain a comfy curvature and flex. Die-cast aluminum bracket with magnetic function ensures simple and intuitive setup and takedown in 4 seconds or less. To clean, simply wipe it down with a soft microfiber cloth and warm water. Manufacturer model #: DREAM-OLIVE-45. Radical comfort in an elegant design Supports up to 1,000 lbs. American sugar maple wood construction Die-cast aluminum bracket with magnetic function Sets up or stows in 4 seconds Ideal for the patio, beach, festival, or campsite Specs: 45"H x 11"W Seat Depth: 11" Depth when stored: 4" Weight: 10 lbs. Max Wt. Cap.: Up to 1,000 lbs.
As lovers of all things Etsy, we’re constantly on the lookout for talented artists on the platform. And we’re pretty sure you’re going to LOVE our latest discovery as much as us! Be prepared for the jaw-droppingly gorgeous textiles by Ayako Matsuo of ito. Ayako got her creativity from her mother and grandmother, as well ...
