Archive: 2008 June

30.06.08

Danish for "La-Z-Boy"

Svelte and refined with wood details where others have overstuffed upholstery, I’d like to think this is what the Danish considered (in the ’50s at least) to be their ideal reclining lounge. I’m not ecstatic about the fabric, but the multi-position recline mechanism and unique woodwork make this a very special chair.

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07.06.08

"Variable" Knee Chair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke, Norway

Adding another item to the virtual gallery of mid-century modern pieces that were a part of my childhood. ... I don’t know if it was an original “Variable” by Peter Opsvik, but it looked very much like this one currently for sale at simplymod’s eBay shop.

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