Contemporary Furniture Collection 2010
Lounge Chairs Collection
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Design Icons is dedicated to providing its customers with an ever changing, comprehensive source of the best products, designs and concepts in Contemporary and Luxury Furniture.
In a world where more and more furniture is produced in China and the Far East our customers can be assured that all of our products are manufactured in Italy where only the finest quality materials and processes are used to create covetable furniture for both personal and contract use.
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Contemporary Furniture Defined
Our choice of furniture and the way we use and arrange it is what turns a house into a home. A lot has been written about classic furniture but is more difficult to define the qualities that make a contemporary furniture piece a design classic.
Contemporary furniture has to fit in with our needs for modern living and has to visually work around other items. Just as we give thought into deciding what to wear, by choosing items of clothing and adding matching accessories and jewellery to compliment the outfit, the same principles can be applied to furnishing our homes. In this instance, lighting and art assume the role of accessories and jewellery.
Just as there are fashion classics that never seem to go out of fashion, for example the LBD (little black dress), the same is true for furniture. Items such as Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona chair or Charles and Ray Eames' Lounge chair and ottoman could be seen a such classic pieces which are as popular today and have never really gone out of fashion.
Furniture also has an additional role to play in the 21st century. Here in the UK we work long hours and stress has become part and parcel of modern day living. For many, creating a retreat in the form of our home offers us some comfort and protection from the pressures of day to day life. In a fast changing environment in which we are constantly exposed to big brand advertising and marketing slogans, we are turning our homes into our own private havens, creating a unique environment in which we can express ourselves and feel like an individual.
It is a great to own a well designed piece of contemporary furniture that is beautifully made, especially when you know that you will not find it in everyone else's home! Such pieces give the extra wow factor to your living space. Furniture trends tend to move at a slower pace than many other trends so if you buy a well designed piece of furniture it can give you many years of pleasure.
Italy is internationally recognised as a leader in the world of furniture design, both in terms of the quality of manufacture and the ability to create furniture that is not only functional but also beautiful. Some perceive the design scene to be available only to a select few, either the wealthy or those who know where to go.
At Design Icons we are pleased to be able to offer a range of contemporary furniture from present day designers as well as offering modern classic pieces which remain timeless and fit in well with contemporary living, even some 60 years after they were originally designed.
The Arnold chair has a steel frame and is fully upholstered in beautifully soft aniline leather. Cover is fully removable. Made in Italy.
The minimal design of the Broadway chair looks stunning in any contemporary living space. Upholstered in beautifully soft aniline leather with chromium plated steel frame. Available in a variety of leather colours. Made in Italy.
The inviting Cuccia chair has a fabric covered seat and back made from moulded polyurethane foam and is available in a range of colour options. Cover is fully removable. Matching Footstool Available. Made in Italy.
The eye catching Kora chair by Enzo Berti has an ergonomic form and is made from natural or black rattan. Chromed metal base. Made in Italy.
The Miss chair by Enzo Berti has a chromed metal frame and double handmade leather straps on the seat and back. Soft leather cushions are filled with stress-resistant high density polyurethane foam. Made in Italy.
The Luar collection was designed in 1965 by Ross Littell and the Luar chair stands out for its simplicity, elegance and attention to detail. It is a timeless chair that can fit in easily into...
The moulded Kloe armchair is suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Available in glossy lacquered nylon and matt polyethelene. Matt version available in green, white, orange and glossy finish in black or white. Made in...
The appropriately named Lips chair is influenced by the likes of Charles Eames and offers a contemporary design which oozes class as well as comfort. The chair has a wooden curved shell covered with Zebrano...
The appropriately named Lips chair is influenced by the likes of Charles Eames and offers a contemporary design which oozes class as well as comfort. This version of Lips has a swivel pedestal base made...
The luxurious Miami chair takes its inspiration from designs of the past but offers the best of modern day design. The chair has a mirorred chrome frame and goose down upholstered seat and back. Choose...
The Museum chair offers a contempory twist on a classic design. Beautifully soft aniline leather upholstery with piping and button detail and chromium plated steel frame. Minimum order of 4 chairs. If you require less...
There are products that can go through trends and move ahead from the time they were created to fully express the value of their design. The New York lounge chair designed in 1963 is undoubtedly...
The Nido chair by Calligaris has a soft seat and back upholstered in leather. Available in coffee, black, white or taupe colour. Pictured in taupe leather colour. Made in Italy.
The luxurious Nizza chair is upholstered in beautifully soft aniline leather with piping and button detail and chromium plated steel frame. Minimum order of 4 chairs. If you require less than 4 chairs please contact...
The stunning Parisienne chair offers the best of moden classic design. Beautifully soft aniline leather upholstery with piping and button detail and chromium plated steel frame. Minimum order quantity of 4 chairs. If you require...
The clever Rataplan armchair has a patented design which allow the user to turn the chair into a chaise longue or daybed by reclining the armrests on one or both sides. The chair has a...
