What were the design armchairs that have made history? There are some seats, soft, comfortable and also quite particular, that have marked the past decades, which have meant a lot for some designers and for the companies that have produced these projects. The innovation is all in the form, in most cases, but certainly the workmanship, decorations and details that always make the difference have not gone unnoticed. Find out with us which are, therefore, the 5 most famous design armchairs.
Egg armchair by Arne Jacobsen
Between 5 design armchairs that have made history we first find the Egg, designed by Arne Jacobsen. The name was given to it because it resembles the shape of an egg, an unusual and revolutionary silhouette that has marked the world of design. This design armchair it was built in 1958 to enrich the Radisson Sas hotel in Copenhagen.
Barcelona armchair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Is called Barcelona and for sure you will have seen it in many images dedicated to exclusive, minimal and business interior design. It was made in the distant past 1929 by the famous architect Mies Van Der Rohe. The designer created it on the occasion of an international exhibition that took place in the same year in the city of Barcelona. It has a modern line, a rather wide seat, with a steel base and bolted padding.
Proust armchair by Alessandro Mendini
Among the most beautiful and exclusive seats is the Proust created by Alessandro Mendini in 1976. This is certainly the most decò proposal of all those seen so far. It has a very particular shape, characterized by nineteenth-century style inlays and details. The colors are also very extravagant, practically impressionistic, chosen by the designer to best recall the relaxed atmosphere typical of the world of the French writer Marcel Proust.
Sacco by Zanotta
The Sacco by Zanotta it is certainly the armchair with the least precise shape (it is no coincidence that it is called a ‘sack’). It was created in 1968 by three creatives: Paolini, Teodoro and Gatti. The idea was to subvert the conventional laws by opting for a particular session, which in this case recalls that of a sack, which has been filled with polystyrene. The idea was absolutely brilliant so much so that in 1970 it was awarded with the coveted Compasso d’Oro.
Vanity Fair by Renzo Frau
Among the most beautiful design armchairs that have made the history of the design world we also find the splendid and refined Vanity Fair made in the distant past 1930 from Renzo Frau. It is a soft and comfortable seat with a structured shape, with an arched backrest and large welcoming armrests. Initially this armchair was called 904 and marked the great success of the craftsman, who later became an entrepreneur.