A La Mode

Fresh takes on a timeless design

By Alyssa Ford
A La Mode
Photo by Knoll

Harry Bertoia

“Bird” lounge for Knoll (1950)
An Italian immigrant who began designing furniture in the early 1940s to finance his sculpting career, Harry Bertoia used industrial wire rods to fashion pieces that were extremely durable, yet visually delicate. His “Bird” lounge with its odd, extruded shape, was the first of a series that has since inspired many designers.

Photo provided by B&B Italia

 

Jeffrey Bernett

“Metropolitan” chair for B&B Italia, $2,168 and up, available at The New Contemporary Designs, 275 Market St., Minneapolis, 612-339-2170

Photo provided by Offi

 

Eric Pfeiffer

Molded plastic “Tiki” stool for Offi, $49, available at www.designpublic.com

Photo provided by
Campell Laird

 

 

Campbell Laird

“Modu Series #10,” 19-by-23-inch art print on archival paper, $300, available at www.2modern.com


Photo provided by NotNeutral

 

Blenko Glass

Hand-blown glass “Splayed” vase for NotNeutral, $129, available at www.simonhelene.com

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