Famous sofas and chairs
We invite you to take a look at the most famous sofas and chairs of the 20th century and modern models that have adopted their features.
Bean bag Sacco
The frameless pouf chair, so popular today, was invented by Italian designers Franco Teodoro, Cesare Paolini and Piero Gatti. When the concept of the model was ready, the authors signed a production contract with the Zanotta factory, which still makes these chairs to this day. The chair received the name Sacco (bag) and became the ancestor of all modern frameless chairs.
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The Bibendum armchair is the most famous work of Eileen Gray, one of the most important designers of the 20th century.
The chair was named in honor of the symbol of the French tire manufacturer Michelin – an inflatable man named Bibendum.
A replica of this legendary armchair is produced today by several factories, including Domingo Salotti.
Empty chair EGG
The eggshell chair was designed by Danish designer Emil Arne Jacobsen. Fritz Hansen has the rights to publish the original model today.
The recognizable features of the Egg chair have inspired many designers. Similarities with it can be seen in the Calligaris Lazy, Riva Creus, Desiree Ego, Mantellassi Giotto, Giorgetti Tilt armchairs.
Pictured: the original Egg chair designed by Fritz Hansen.
Panton Chair
The history of the famous molded plastic chair dates back to 1960. Its author is the Danish architect and designer Werner Panton. The chair made of colored plastic of an extravagant shape made a splash and immediately found both many fans and categorical dislike.
The original went through 4 material changes and minor shape changes before a cheap and durable material was found to make it.
Panton's recognizable lines inspire designers today. The features of the legendary chair can be easily traced in many modern models: Moroso Three Skin, Cattelan Italia Betty, Midj F12, Venere lounge and Domodinamica Mist, Atmosphera Glamour.
In the photo: the famous plastic Panton Chair.
Hanging chair Bubble chair
Made of clear polycarbonate, the Bubble Chair was designed by Finnish designer Eero Aarnio in 1968. Apparently, this is what inspired the creators of the Moroso Cocoon.
Left image: Original Bubble Chair. Right image: Moroso Cocoon wicker hanging chair.
Metal framed armchair Diamond
Designed by architect Harry Bertoya in 1953, the Diamond chair has inspired designers to create wicker-framed chairs for decades. There are so many variations on the Diamond that it’s impossible to list them all. Among them are the Minotti Cortina and the Desiree Filo.
In the photo: the original Diamond Chair.
DSW chair
The famous DSW chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1948, has not been copied, unless it was a lazy one. In addition to the many official copies of this chair, there are several models that adopt its main features – fixed legs and a seat bowl. These include the popular Arketipo Athena and the Bonaldo Loto W.
Photo: DSW chair modeled by Charles and Ray Eames.
Design furniture at BeyazYastık Gallery
In the BeyazYastık Gallery catalogue you will find a wide range of interior design items created by world-famous designers: Gino Carollo, Philippe Starck, Paola Navone, Karim Rashid.
