In recent years, it has become fashionable to have at least one exclusive and unusual thing at home . As a rule, this is a piece of furniture and most often - a chair! Extravagant design solutions can turn this unpretentious piece of furniture into anything.
Previously, unusual chairs could only be seen in rich estates or in collections of stars. Original interior details were used for decor at fashion shows or other fashion events by those who wanted to emphasize their individuality.
Today, extraordinary chairs emphasize the corporate identity of a company, restaurant or fashion boutique. They are increasingly found in the homes of people who value art. Very popular are unusual chairs for the kitchen.
Many world designers, by the way, offer models of seats specifically for the kitchen-dining room. Prototypes and concepts of modern furniture are also being developed for other functional rooms of the house, office and even entire industrial companies.
Today, the most unusual home chairs designed by designers from all over the world have come into our view.
Chair seat in the interior
By what chairs and other pieces of furniture are in the house, they judge the taste of the owner. A chair is an integral part of the interior, without which it would not be so functional. Such a piece of furniture can serve as a bright point of emphasis and emphasize the design or, conversely, spoil the entire style of the room.
If the chair looks non-standard - this does not mean that it can be placed anywhere and it will look beautiful.
Even the most non-standard chairs are designed taking into account external differences. The chair in the living room must match the design, in the kitchen - the functionality, in the nursery - the safety requirements. In any room there is a use for such a piece of furniture.
Choosing chairs for the kitchen among non-standard models, do not forget about the practicality of such a piece of furniture. The kitchen or dining chair should be easy to clean, not react to high humidity and temperature changes.
The peculiarity of unusual chairs is not only in shape, but also in the material from which they are made. So, in a small kitchen, a set of chairs made of transparent plastic will look spectacular. It can be classic models or high bar stools.
Of course, these pieces of furniture, despite their unusualness, should be comfortable, because in the first place they are designed not to decorate, but to give comfort to a person.
The article contains the latest ideas, describes unusual chairs and armchairs from designers from around the world, which you should get to know more closely.
Odyssey by Alvin Huang
Alvin Juan is a Singaporean progressive designer who designs original home furniture. He developed a novelty - a chair-chaise lounge, made of high-strength material that looks like natural stone, perfectly fits not only into the interior of a spacious living room, but can also effectively complement a covered terrace or a dimensional bathroom.
Armellini & Biacchi - EXO
Fetiche Design Studio recently presented a novelty - a chair with a peculiar design. The concept is called EXO.
Tom Feichtner with M3
The creation of such a design made a splash. Cubic shape, subtlety and correctness of lines, interesting color schemes - simplicity as it is. Nevertheless, the M 3 in 2011 received a lot of positive and admired reviews thanks to the Vienna Design Week, presenting unusual wooden chairs.
Stiletto from M. Ekstrom
Textile chair "Stiletto", created by a Danish graduate of the school of design, captivated connoisseurs of interior aesthetics. Magdalena Extrem managed to create not only a modern, but also a comfortable chair for a balcony, loggia or terrace.
Meg O'Halloran collection
This American manufacturer created his own brand and opened up a new world view for standard furniture models. Meg chairs are made from elite woods combined with warm colors upholstery. Such furniture will look spectacular in any room. Unusual tables and chairs will look advantageous in the interior of the room, made in one tone.
Castor design
A Canadian company with many years of experience does not cease to amaze. The latest development of the contemporary furniture manufacturer Castor Design was the line of upholstered chairs of the luxury class in an interesting interpretation.
Japanese highchairs EVA
The Japanese are a progressive nation. They are constantly inventing something. Some of their creations are not intended for functional use, but play a purely decorative role in the interior.
Fancy chairs EVA, designed by the Japanese design group h220430 for young children, can not help but attract attention. I wonder what else is there, besides the appearance, in this attribute of the interior for a children's room? It turns out this is also a transforming chair.
Paisley Chair - a novelty in the style of an art house
Unusual chairs from this line belong to the Philippine designer Vito Selma.
Volo from A. Storiko
Having noticed a talented designer and having made outlook in his activity, the Swedish manufacturer decided to order exclusive chairs from Andreas Storiko, the line of which received an interesting name - Volo.
Most recently, a new model of an unusual chair by A. Storiko appeared on the market, as a basis for which the designer took the Volo chair, but made it more comfortable. The new development is called the Womb Chair in Black.
Tria for cole
A pair of German designers working for the new Italian manufacturer of exclusive furniture, created unusual chairs for the kitchen, naming the Tria range.
B&B Italiano
Armchairs created by Patricia Urquola are successfully sold by B & B companies not only in Italy, but throughout Europe.
Holten chair
Outwardly, this chair does not stand out in anything, but if you look at it from the side, you can see that the seat looks like a shark's mouth. Development belongs to Rene Holten.
Nendo chair
The Japanese, as always, amaze with their concepts. The first transparent chair made of super strong microfiber has appeared in the world.
Chair for Casamania
Casamania is an Italian design company operating in the market for more than 30 years. The brand collaborates with designers from around the world, and invites people presenting the best concepts to work.
I was lucky to work with Casamania and British designer Benjamin Hubert, from whom the company ordered a line of chairs on the marine theme. The collection, by the way, was supplemented by unusual bar stools and special models for the kitchen.
Bouroullec brothers
The development of Ronan and Ervan Brolekov for the Italian furniture manufacturer MAGIC made a splash in the world of interior design.
Another creation of the brothers was an unusual chair for the kitchen, which quickly transforms into a table. Made to order model for furniture manufacturer Mattiazzi (Italy).
Bro chair
The development of Korean designer Scott Lee Hae Sung under the name Bro is designed to surprise.
Spurt chair
"Octopus" was created by the German design studio Paulsberg. The chair is made of carbon textile reinforced concrete. If you look closely, you can see that in shape it resembles an athlete starting on a treadmill.
Royale chair
The armchair with the famous name Royale was created by a Belgian design studio commissioned by Beligian.
FurnID, a Copenhagen design studio, offered Stouby the concept of an unusual chair, which was simply doomed to success.
Interesting do-it-yourself chairs
If a designer can do an interesting thing with his own hands, then why not try to repeat it to another person? It all depends on the capabilities. Each of us can design, the main thing is to determine the level of complexity of the furniture that you can do.
Home improvement costs a lot today. Is it possible to save on the purchase of furniture, but at the same time create a pleasant atmosphere in the house? Of course! Moreover, you not only save the family budget, but also learn how to do something yourself, enjoy the process and exclusive furniture in the end. Having the skill of working with a drill and a hammer, you can safely proceed to the manufacture of furniture. Unusual chairs with their own hands can be made from anything.
Preparation for work
Designing furniture at home is a time-consuming process, but believe me, the result is worth it. Getting started, do not forget to prepare: think over the design of the future design, decide on the choice of material, prepare the necessary tools.
Inventory for work:
- graphite pencil;
- roulette;
- awl;
- hammer;
- drill and drill;
- screwdriver (straight and curly);
- screwdriver;
- furniture stapler;
- glue.
In fact, everything is simple: turn on the imagination and use everything that is suitable to achieve the final result. To design a chair, you can use wood, beams, pallets, iron frames and fittings, pillows and many other materials.
Stages of production of exclusive home furniture
- Measurements. The design of any furniture begins with measurements. Even if you are just going to varnish a tree stump and drag it into the house, you still need to determine its dimensions and prepare a place in the room.
- Drawing . Creating a drawing is a crucial moment. Making unusual furniture when any materials are used, this stage can be skipped. Engaged in the production of cabinet furniture for the home, you will have to carefully draw up diagrams and calculate the dimensions of the parts in order to finally get a quality product.
- Preparation of parts . The next stage, which proceed after the preparation of the drawing.
- Assembly. At the last stage, the structure is assembled together (if it consists of parts).
The finished chair or table can be decorated to your taste - this will give it personality.
Studio chairs (those designed by designers) are mass-produced in high-tech production, therefore they meet all quality standards. They are designed to look harmoniously in the office or studio space, in the kitchen, in the living room, on the terrace.
Interesting! Chairs of unusual shapes for the kitchen and living room, regardless of design, have their own differences. So, kitchen chairs are made with a low back, so as not to cause inconvenience during meals. The chairs for the recreation area have a backrest 10-20 cm higher.
A designer masterpiece or a do-it-yourself chair can be an art addition to the overall picture of the interior, while being fully functional.