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Modern Furniture Designs the 20th century

Furniture has come a long way since the folding and folding headrests carved with the Pharaohs. Styles and skills have changed and evolved according to the availability of materials and customer demand. The change was slow and steady through the centuries 16th to 19th, but the curve of progress then sharply increased in the 20th century. The availability of new synthetic materials have given many more opportunities innovative design, and after the First World War and World War 2 on the left who want a lot more, but at a lower cost. Furniture was just a practical necessity, but an article of pleasure, reflect the tastes of the owner's social status. Some of the major influences on development of design through the years.

Charles Eames (1907-1978)

Charles Eames and his wife, Ray, made a dynamic team and are extremely influential in the design world in America's development of the 20th century and modern furniture in America. After meeting at the Cranbrook Academy of Art, the Eames settled in Sacramento, California, and together, reached the heights of success and separate they would never have dreamed of. Charles Eames is best known for his form-fitting chairs that were eagerly bought by Americans Research the latest in American Modern style. Charles and Ray Eames' innovative designs have also been used in furniture , Textiles, toys and interior design.

first drawing of Charles was a molded plywood chair that won first prize at Organic Design in 1940, which set him on his way to international acclaim. Progress in taking Eames chairs, tubular steel, wire mesh and molded plastic. These are all very common today, but an amazing revolution in the world of wooden furniture that had preceded it. Three of Charles Eames chairs are still on the list of "100 Best Designed Products. Not only modern in looks, rubber shock mounts Eames designed to reach seats to the frames, which makes her uniquely comfortable chairs. His lines included chairs, stools and armchairs upholstered in leather. This allowed the title = "Modern chairs" chairs> to be widely distributed at low cost was the fact that the Eames chairs were made by machine.

Charles and Ray Eames dominated mid-century American design classics with their molded plywood, plastic, fiberglass and aluminum which are still popular today. While Charles has met with clients, under the direction of the workshop and developed concepts, Ray used his training artistic and tissue source material for their creations inspire avant-garde.

Charles and Ray Eames certainly managed to "make the most the best for the greatest number of people for less money. "

Gio Ponti (1891-1979)

Ponti designs are still very popular today, with their simple lines and contemporary design.

The original bridge was an architect in Italy, before establish itself as a design artist. His most famous are the 1957 'Superleggera (Superlight) chair that could be deemed be waived by a child with one finger. He had a wooden ash and cane seat. He also designed the "Dezza" armchair that had thin arms and fasteners exposed to the outside, a most innovative idea at the time.

Marc Newson (1963 -)

Newson was born in Sydney, Australia but has spent most of his life in London and Europe. It is well known not only for his creations furniture, but also for its range of products including jewelry and clothing. It includes a style known as "biomorphic" in its innovative design, which focuses on fluid lines and no angles or sharp edges. His famous chair "embryo" is a typical example, and probably his most recognizable design.

In recent years, work has been highly sought Newson auction. His "Lockheed Lounge sold for slightly less than 1 million at Sotheby's in 2006, and in the same year sold his Chop Top tables in just 20 minutes at the design fair in Miami.

Marc Newson was included in Time magazine's' Top 100 Most Influential People "in 2005, a tribute to a contemporary designer.

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About the Author

Gill Crawley specialises in Antique and Modern Furniture for Crawleys. View Modern Furniture for all rooms, at http://www.crawleysfurniture.co.uk/modern/ - and other types of furniture at http://www.crawleysfurniture.co.uk

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