Thursday 28 April 2011

As seen on TV - Vitra Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in film and tv. part 2

Continuing lasts weeks count down:

5 - Eames Lounge Chair (1956)

During the 50's ray and charles Eames made a series of short films starring their furniture.

4 - Ricky Gervais

From this years red nose day.

3 - Gossip Girl
The lounge chair is right at home in this modern apartment

2 - Tron


The inside of a computer never looked so good

1 - Iron Man

Lounging about.



Some honorable mentions that didn't make the list: Castle, Scrubs and the Inertia Creeps music video.

Thursday 21 April 2011

As seen on TV - Vitra Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in film and tv. part 1


If your looking at the above chair and are thinking "hmm where do I know that from?" (although chances are your probably not).  The Vitra Eames Lounge Chair and Ottomon is one of Vitras most famous designs and has earnt its place as a design classic.  Due to this popularity it has become a bit of a celebrity and freuquently turns up in films and tv shows. 

To celebrate this here are our top ten appearances of the Vitra Eames Lounge Chair and Ottomon.

10 - Frazier:


Although not Fraziers favourite chair in his appartment his Eames chair was often used on his balcony.

9 - House:

Often overlooked the lounge chair features in many office scenes.

8 - Click:


Eames chairs cinematic career in "Click" (we dont blame you if you havent seen it)

7 - Shes out of my league:


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6 - Cougar Town:



A little bit of friends and eames.


See part 2 for the rest of the count down up after easter. 



Wednesday 20 April 2011

Fatboy RockCoco Chandelier


Using the Baroque style as an infloence Fatboy have come up with this funky new take on the classic chandalier. Due to changing technology and laws the classic light bulb is a dying out. Using modern energy efficent LED lights styled on old fashioned bulbs the Rockcoco is suitable for outdoor use. Combining elegancy and modern technology the Fatboy RockCoco is a fabulous adition to any home or garden.

Friday 1 April 2011

Vitra Alcove Highback Work


The inspiration behind the Alcove Highback Work Sofa originates for the Arabic tem "Al-qubba" the term for a space a secluded area in a room used for sitting or sleep. 

By incorporating a desk and storage pocket into the Alcove a unique and productive environment in which to work by creating a room within a room.  The Alcove intelligently uses the space around it due to its thin back and side panels whilst keeping acoustic and privacy qualities.

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