As modern societies touchscreen tablet craze continues to grow, the creators of some of the latest gadgets are taking their product development philosophy to a whole new level. Typically, the tech companies would roll out a new product or design, and leave it up to the consumer to find a way to integrate it into their respective environments.
Not so with the new Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon 27″ Tablet.
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So it’s been awhile since we last discussed the Aeron™ here on the Madison Seating Blog and I thought today would be as good a day as any to revisit what is perhaps the greatest piece of office furniture ever invented.
There is certainly no need to reiterate the superlative accolades of the Aeron chair itself, the reviews, testimonials and user ratings are all out there and they more than speak for themselves. I would, however, like to focus on a particular, lesser known fact about the Aeron in today’s post.
For most people with back pain or stiffness, chairs of any kind are usually avoided at all costs. Even for those who are fortunate enough (or simply, still young enough…) to be pain and stiffness free, but who spend large portions of their day seated, at a desk or in the office, no doubt recognize the myriad ergonomic issues inherent in the “sitting in a chair all day with poor posture” lifestyle.
The Fiore Floral Accent Chair by Wholesale Interiors, is the furniture worlds equivalent of a beautiful spring flower garden or exquisite landscape painting. Nothing brightens a room or living space like exuberant, colorful fabrics and flower print furniture, and the Fiore Floral Accent Chair is the perfect furniture item to remind the rest of the furniture in your home that spring has finally arrived!
The Burst Mirror by Zuo Modern
From time immemorial, mirrors have adorned the walls of the wealthy and the poor, symbolic of both vanity and mystical reflection, an obsession for some and bane and a burden for others. Designed and purchased as much for their artistic and aesthetic appeal as for any pragmatic consideration, mirrors have always been slightly more than just another household furniture item.
The Burst Mirror is the quintessential example of the predominance of artistic influence in classical mirrors today. With an interpretive design and unique “Burst” look, the Burst Mirror is another Zuo Modern masterpiece, and would look right at home in even the most sophisticated and cosmopolitan of homes or offices.
Aptly named “Chest of Suitcases” and designed by maarten de ceulaer working closely with famed leather artisan ralph baggaley, this furniture design project is the perfect example of the ingenious and breathtaking pieces that can result when the two worlds of art and furniture stride confidently towards one another, meet, lock eyes and dance a harmonious rumba all the way to the showroom floor.
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As furniture goes, stacking chairs are just about as convenient and as economical as it gets. Perfect for any situation in which large amounts of seating space is needed temporarily or on an intermittent basis. They are usually light, durable and of course, easy to stack and store.
Orbit Lounge Chair by Nuevo Living
Inspired by the futuristic nature of space age design, the Orbit Modern Chair offers a womb like-retreat where one can cuddle up with a good book, watch a movie, or listen to a favorite tune. easily capable of matching any decor, this piece has a steel frame with steel base, 360 rotation and comfortable, poly cotton finish with CFS foam.
Designer Yuya Ushida has developed ‘XXXX_’ a transformable furniture system made of a series of contracting and expanding sub-parts. When manipulated, the furniture transforms as needed. Its amorphous natural shape reconfiguring to produce sofas, stools, tables and benches, which are just a few of the pieces that can be created from the eight different elements within the building kit.
Leap Chair by Steelcase
The Leap chair by Steelcase has a back that changes shape to support the entire spine. This can reduce the chance of lower back sag and a hunched posture, which may weaken disc walls, stress back ligaments and cause deterioration of the spine.
With its Natural Glide System As you recline: the seat glides forward so you can recline without leaving your Vision and Reach Zone, so you stay oriented to your work. This encourages more varied postures so there’s less static load on the spine.
Thermal Comfort Thanks to slats in both its back and seat, and the special foam it uses, the Leap chair offers excellent “breathability.” It effectively controls a balance of heat and moisture so you stay comfortable.
Right around this time every year, from amidst the frenzy and electricity that is the Milan Design Week festival, there will emerge a number of new headline design concepts that will steal the show. Of the many new furniture pieces exhibited by the participating designers, we have selected the following photos as a representation of some of the headliners.
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Zaha Hadid, architecture and design guru, and winner of the 2004 pritzker prize, unveiled her latest furniture project at the recent Milan Design Week festival. Entitled ‘Multiplicities Exhibition’, and as expected, the design is consistent with the nature of Hadid’s overarching philosophy and is a vibrant composition of visual continuity, with it’s complex geometries and not-so-subtle futuristic influences.
