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The Eames “Recliner” That Doesn’t Recline: Why the Eames Lounge Chair Is a Fixed-Angle Icon (and Why That Matters)
Let’s break down why this misunderstanding is so common, why Charles and Ray Eames intentionally chose a fixed angle, and how this brilliant piece of engineering—especially its famous shock mounts—creates...
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An Enduring Icon - Ib Kofod Larsen
At first glance, IB Kofod Larsen designs may seem simple, but at closer inspection they are full of detail. Inventive and bordering on engineering. He drew, sculpted, made prototypes, was...
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The Rolls Royce of Chairs: How the Papa Bear Chair Rose to Fame
Hans Wegner’s twist was to cut the armrests free from the seat for lightness and ease of movement. The arms were designed with a gap underneath for practical reasons. He...
