I love a modern design classic, especially modern classic chairs! These are the styles that will never go out of fashion and will suit any interior space and give it a sense of gravitas and style.
There are many designs that are now considered design classics and many of them are now classed as vintage pieces and go for good money at vintage auctions and sites. They are often copied by the high street which is testament to their enduring appeal.
Some of my modern classic design favourites are below:
The Egg chair by Arne Jacobsen
The classic Egg Chair designed by Arne Jacobsen was made in 1958 for the interior design of the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel in Germany.
I love the soft curves of this chair and it takes colour really well, this design would look great as a statement piece in a modern space with high ceilings
Lounge Chair by Eames
Designed by Charles and Ray Eames, the Eames Lounge Chair is the pinnacle of this mid-century wave of modern chairs. It was constructed in 1956 with a plywood frame and leather cushioning but now comes in the colour, leather grade and base style of your choice.
This is a piece that is just at home in a hotel reception as it is in a Victorian terraced house. Its a classic item that will never date and will only look better with age
Eiffel Base Shell Chair by Charles and Ray Eames
The Eiffel Base Shell Chair looks exactly how it is described as the base legs reflecting the Eiffel Tower shape and the seat resembling the curves of a turtle shell. Designed in 1948 it was a simple side chair that has only become more popular with age and is one of the most copied chairs on the high street.
A classic chair that can be used anywhere in the home
The Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen
A curved chair that made history with its pedestal base as the first one legged chair. It is a pure expression of modernism and is as popular today as it ever was.
This chair looks great in a retro or minimalist setting
Wishbone Chair by Hans Wegner
The Wishbone Chair was designed in 1949 by Hans Wegner and has been in constant production ever since. Its a timeless icon of modern danish design, the Wishbone Chair offers comfort and stability as well as satisfying aesthetic desires for distinctive, elegant form.
There are lots of items currently for sale on the high street that i believe will become future classics such as these and don’t have a huge price tag.
I would say anything by Michael Anastassiades for Flos, Gubi’s beetle chair, anything designed by Russel Pinch and his wife Oona Bannon for Pinch London and Space Copenhagen. All are beautifully made and fuse both style and practicality in one design.
