Contemporary Furniture Collection 2009
Office Furniture Collection
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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 Air Race height adjustable contemporary office chair by Calligaris has a mesh seat and back and soft rubber castors. Satin finished steel frame with steel grey, white, grey, black or red seat and back.
The Alfieri contemporary desk by Calligaris is both functional and elegant, having one drawer, extendible keyboard holder and two extendible side tops (25cm x 45cm). Wenge finish. Made in Italy.
The funky Appio contemporary coat stand by Desalto has a base and swivelling arms in steel, extruded aluminium upright in arctic grey or chrome finish. Transparent polycarbonate ends. Available with optional umbrella ring with transparent...
This version of the Avantgarde contemporary table by Calligaris has a satin finished steel frame and frosted glass top. Frosted glass top available in Standard frosted glass, Frosted Coffee glass or Extra White frosted glass....
The Avantgarde contemporary desk by Calligaris is both practical and stylish. Satin finished steel frame and frosted glass top with soft rubber castors (2 with stoppers) and removable PC tower holder (usable space 23.5cm x...
This unique coat stand has combined functionality with a strong design. The frame is made from steel and is available in either a chrome finish or in gloss colours, white, black or red. Made in...
This version of the Jam chair by Calligaris brings a sense of style to any office. Available on castors as a fixed height chair with 4-star base or as a height adjustable chair with a...
The Maxx contemporary desk by Calligaris offers a very practical solution for any home office with keyboard holder and two extendible side tops (26cm x 39cm). Available in Cherry or Wenge with satin finished steel...
The Project contemporary office chair by Calligaris is height adjustable and has soft rubber castors. Available in red, grey or milky white. Translucent orange, ice white or graphite. Made in Italy.
The stunning Stilt glass contemporary table by Desalto has a 12mm clear or extra clear glass top supported by steel tubes and 19mm thick curved glass legs. Tubes available in chrome, lithium or arctic grey...
The Tender exending contemporary glass topped table by Desalto is beautifully simple. Having a pressure die-cast aluminium frame and steel tubes supporting a 12mm thick toughened glass top. Choose from a clear, opaque or gloss...
The Toy contemporary office chair by Calligaris is height adjustable and has soft rubber castors. Available with a satin or chrome steel frame and seat and back in Natural Beech, Cherry, Wenge or Milky White...
This version of the Trace chair by Desalto has a swivel base with a choice of white lacquered tube and base or polished aluminium base and chrome tube. Seat in white polymer or red or...
The Trailer 3 drawer unit has an upper tray top and is on castors. Available in Glossy White or Wenge. Made in Italy.
The stunning High backed UNA chair by ICF is a modern day rendition of the earlier EA117 and EA119 chairs originally designed by Charles Eames.
The UNA chair has a polished die cast aluminium...
The stunning low backed UNA chair by ICF is a modern day rendition of the earlier EA117 and EA119 chairs originally designed by Charles Eames.
The UNA chair has a polished die cast aluminium...
The stunning High backed UNA chair by ICF is a modern day rendition of the earlier EA117 and EA119 chairs originally designed by Charles Eames.
The UNA chair has a polished die cast aluminium...
The stunning low backed UNA chair by ICF is a modern day rendition of the earlier EA117 and EA119 chairs originally designed by Charles Eames.
The UNA chair has a polished die cast aluminium...
This high backed chair, a soft version of the UNA model, has a die cast aluminium frame and base available in polished, chromed or painted finish. The chair is upholstered in one-piece polyurethane foam padding...
This low backed chair, a soft version of the UNA model, has a die cast aluminium frame and base. The chair is upholstered in one-piece polyurethane foam padding in either fabric or leather. It is...
The Vivre contemporary desk by Calligaris is both functional and smart, having one drawer and extendible keyboard holder. Available in Cherry or Wenge. Made in Italy.
The Wiz table by Desalto is both aesethically pleasing as well as being functional. Available with a kidney shaped or rectangular glasss top with adjustable trestle legs. Top in clear, opaque or extra-clear 12mm toughened...
This version of the Wok chair is one of a series of chairs and bar stools by Desalto. This swivelling version has a die-cast aluminium base available in polished finish or black or white lacquered...
