Cool furniture, design objects and desiderata

[jbarwick]

Matteo is having a 50% everything sale.

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Modern home textiles cut, sewn & garment-dyed in Los Angeles since 1996. Bedding, Bath, Table & Apparel.

matteola.com

Never had Matteo sheets. Any idea how they compare to Sferra or Frette?

 

[whorishconsumer]

Never had Matteo sheets. Any idea how they compare to Sferra or Frette?

I do not. The only item of their's I have purchased to date was some face masks.

 

[ryanluo23]

first time sharing - been hoarding for years

 

[Jr Mouse]

Trunk NYC is running a sample sale. Looks worth stopping by if you are in NYC.

trnk-sample-sale

 

[ryanluo23]

Any Mario Bellini fan?

 

[losrockets]

Cross-post:
Looking for a pair of comfortable, low-profile swivel chairs - considering the Huggy at DWR - anyone have experience with these? We liked them in-store and they're leading the pack but they do need a pillow to be comfy seated all the way back, plus it's a little uncomfortable for me if I want to sit on it cross-legged

We also liked the styling and comfort of the Flynn at MG+BW (https://www.mgbwhome.com/flynn-studio-swivel-chair/2333-034T.245954.html)

but it's just too tall (at 33") for where we plan to put them (would obstruct sightlines and tower over the sectional w/ a 27" back height).

Ideally we'd like something like that's still relatively low profile but can actually fit both of us so something oversized in width/length would be great. Most pieces in this category are pretty plain in their appearance, it'd be nice to find something that's more thoughtfully or creatively designed. Space is modern/luxe-leaning and we'd prefer to be able to select the fabric rather than just go w/ a plain white or faux shearling since our couch has a cool stone/"latte" tone to it. Alternatively I guess we could go w/ a daybed opposite the sectional that would allow us to effectively "swivel" to face the occasionally-used TV or the rest of the room - any recs on ones which fit the above look? Is Room & Board still decent? Their Fia and Cade could work.

And as an aside - any thoughts on Rove Concepts?

 

[Lizard23]

We have these in gray felt and I really like them.

Veneto chair with swivel function | BoConcept

Lounge like you’re at a trendy club in the stylish Veneto armchair. Looking low and lovely this club-inspired armchair is just the thing for entertaining friends. The organic, unbroken lines of the design provide a casual cool look while bringing a dynamic atmosphere to you home. Fitted with a...

www.boconcept.com

 

[losrockets]

We have these in gray felt and I really like them.

Veneto chair with swivel function | BoConcept

Lounge like you’re at a trendy club in the stylish Veneto armchair. Looking low and lovely this club-inspired armchair is just the thing for entertaining friends. The organic, unbroken lines of the design provide a casual cool look while bringing a dynamic atmosphere to you home. Fitted with a...

www.boconcept.com

Thanks! To clarify my wife and I sit and stare at a monitor all day for our jobs so we're looking for something less chair-like and instead something we can squirm and sit inside of in a variety of postures or configurations to read or chat w/ one another. We hate the Barrett couch we purchased for our small media room from C&B last year when we felt pressured to get something upon moving into our new home, firm and dull.

 

[nootje]

We have this which would fit that bill:

Pastille Lounge XL - Passepartout

passepartoutnv.be

No idea if it’s available across the pond though.

 

[conceptual 4est]

Cross-post:
Looking for a pair of comfortable, low-profile swivel chairs - considering the Huggy at DWR - anyone have experience with these? We liked them in-store and they're leading the pack but they do need a pillow to be comfy seated all the way back, plus it's a little uncomfortable for me if I want to sit on it cross-legged
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We also liked the styling and comfort of the Flynn at MG+BW (https://www.mgbwhome.com/flynn-studio-swivel-chair/2333-034T.245954.html)

but it's just too tall (at 33") for where we plan to put them (would obstruct sightlines and tower over the sectional w/ a 27" back height).

Ideally we'd like something like that's still relatively low profile but can actually fit both of us so something oversized in width/length would be great. Most pieces in this category are pretty plain in their appearance, it'd be nice to find something that's more thoughtfully or creatively designed. Space is modern/luxe-leaning and we'd prefer to be able to select the fabric rather than just go w/ a plain white or faux shearling since our couch has a cool stone/"latte" tone to it. Alternatively I guess we could go w/ a daybed opposite the sectional that would allow us to effectively "swivel" to face the occasionally-used TV or the rest of the room - any recs on ones which fit the above look? Is Room & Board still decent? Their Fia and Cade could work.

And as an aside - any thoughts on Rove Concepts?

I really miss our Pierre Paulin Ribbon Chair for this. Everyone loved sitting and squirming in it despite no one ever sitting in it quite the same way.

 

[TheFoo]

Cross-post:
Looking for a pair of comfortable, low-profile swivel chairs - considering the Huggy at DWR - anyone have experience with these? We liked them in-store and they're leading the pack but they do need a pillow to be comfy seated all the way back, plus it's a little uncomfortable for me if I want to sit on it cross-legged
View attachment 1933613

We also liked the styling and comfort of the Flynn at MG+BW (https://www.mgbwhome.com/flynn-studio-swivel-chair/2333-034T.245954.html)

but it's just too tall (at 33") for where we plan to put them (would obstruct sightlines and tower over the sectional w/ a 27" back height).

Ideally we'd like something like that's still relatively low profile but can actually fit both of us so something oversized in width/length would be great. Most pieces in this category are pretty plain in their appearance, it'd be nice to find something that's more thoughtfully or creatively designed. Space is modern/luxe-leaning and we'd prefer to be able to select the fabric rather than just go w/ a plain white or faux shearling since our couch has a cool stone/"latte" tone to it. Alternatively I guess we could go w/ a daybed opposite the sectional that would allow us to effectively "swivel" to face the occasionally-used TV or the rest of the room - any recs on ones which fit the above look? Is Room & Board still decent? Their Fia and Cade could work.

And as an aside - any thoughts on Rove Concepts?

No doubt I will catch some flack for this, but I would not spend material money at Rove and R&B, both of which sell watered down “inspired by” versions of original designs.

If you are going to spend thousands on a lounge chair and want something contemporary / modern, start by looking at the main European and American design houses: Herman Miller / Knoll, Vitra, Cappellini, Cassina, Zanotta, B&B Italia, Carl Hansen, Fredericia, PP Mobler, etc.

Alternatively, start by looking through designer portfolios for chairs you like. A few that come to mind that are well-known for more organic, non-ironic modern work include: Jasper Morrison, Barber Osgerby, Naoto Fukasawa, the Bourollec bothers, etc.

Find an interior decorator or architect friend who can email to get you ~20-40% off depending on the brand and also check prices at European online dealers that ship to the US (Mohd and Miliashop). Prices are often as much as 50% lower. Never pay US MSRP for this stuff.

 

[TheFoo]

Went with the Quaderna coffee table from Zanotta / Superstudio.

After multiple contact attempts with the Willo Perron people, I realized I don’t want more small-batch maker headaches in my life these days.

 

[TheFoo]

Any thoughts on De La Espada? These beds are gorgeous!

CAPO BED

The Capo Bed is an extension of the Capo series, its simple and modern form enriched with tailoring details that evoke old-world sensibilities. Capo began as a series of seating, initially designed for the Italian restaurant Capo in Shanghai, where the interior design concept was based on a...

us.delaespada.com

CARLTON BED

Inspired by the juxtaposition of old and new design seen in converted Brooklyn brownstones, Carlton Bed is modern with historical references. It shares its design language with Elliot Table and Chair. The frame is made from a series of carved wood components, revealing a stunning composition of...

us.delaespada.com

It’s expensive stuff compared to peers. Top
tier Danish makers charge less. Unless someone with more expertise can school on why De La Espada’s woodworking is any better than Carl Hansen’s or PP Mobler’s, I can’t make sense of the premium. Ultimately, any of the aforementioned are still factory-like production, even if very manual and high-quality.

 

[TheFoo]

Also, new living room rug:

It is a bit smaller than the one we are replacing and will “float” in the space created by our sofa and lounge chairs (i.e. no furniture legs will sit on it, other than the coffee table’s). Curious to see if that makes the room feel bigger, even if the furniture is no longer as integrated looking.

 

[brokeassp]

Been wanting a zanotta armchair. Need an ID friend tho