5 furniture icons that are worth investment
Introducing a furniture classic into your space is decision to be made thoughtfully. We’ve reviewed some of the icons to pick the ones that not only stood the test of time but are also easy to incorporate into your interior.
Cassina LC4 Chaise Longue by Le Corbusier
Imagined by the power team of Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina’s LC4 Chaise Longue was first exhibited at the Paris Salon d’Automne in 1929. It became known under the alternative name of the “Rest Machine” and to this day, the chair remains the ultimate design classic. With its leather cover & steel structure, it is a perfect piece for modern spaces.
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2. The Tulip Table by Eero Saarinen
Designed in 1957 by the American-Finnish designer as part of his “Pedestal Collection”, the Tulip Table was a simplified, clarified structure. By removing what he called a “slum of legs, Saarinen experimented with plastic to create a neofuturistic design that today fits into both – more minimalist and decorative spaces.
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3. Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer
After attending the Bauhaus school from 1920 to 1924, Marcel Breuer was inspired by the lightness of steel and decided to create a piece of furniture that will mechanical yet cosy. “It is my most extreme work both in its outward appearance and in the use of materials,” he declared. The name came from Kandinsky's admiration of the piece that is consistently trending all over Intagram in its black and white versions.
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4. Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
This organically curved sofa was designed in 1949 with one goal in mind – to bring people together. The American designer was the ultimate icon of the mid-century style that fascinates contemporary architects. S-shaped Serpentine was unlike any other sofa at that time with the original design featuring casters to move the piece at the parties or to get a better view of art on the walls. Practicality and a bit of glam – all in one.
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5. PH5 Pendant by Poul Henningsen
Designed for Louis Poulsen in 1958, this iconic lamp initially responded to the constant changes of bulbs’ shapes and sizes. This is why PH5 could be used with any kind of light source. On top of that, Henningsen introduced red and blue elements to give a boost to the color spectrum. A beautiful addition to your dining room or the ultimate source of light to brighten the kitchen table tops.
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