Arne Jacobsen’s Ant Chair (Model 3100)
The name Although the chair is also known by its model number (3100), it is not difficult why it is called an Ant Chair (or even simply Myren in Dutch). Des...
ergonomics
Lamino armchair by Yngve Ekström
Design principles Yngve Ekström (1913 - 1988) came up with his Lamino chair concept in 1956. At the time, Scandinavian design was already well appreciated ...
Balans: kneeling chairs from Norway
The name The name of the Balans chair, although pretty transparent in meaning, can be a source of confusion. This name does not belong to a particular des...
The bergère chair and its variations
There is no other piece of furniture that defines traditional French interior design better than the bergère chair (“chaise bèrgere”). It is suitable for a...