Alvar Aalto Marcel Breuer
Both Alvar and Marcel Have revolutionised the way furniture is designed today. At the time (early 1900s) their visions and designs both consisted of similar materials, mainly plywood and tubular steel. Both of them used cantilever designs to create some of their earlier products. Both of them also had a strong understanding of special perception when it came to furniture, the ability to move their furniture to make room when needed. Alvar created stools in which can be stacked to save space, whereas Marcel opted for the folding option, both space saving ideas, now used on a daily basis throughout the world.
Eero Aarnio Pierre Paulin
The Mid-20th century saw designers such as Eero Aarnio and Pierre Paulin experimenting with plastics to crate particularly the framework and structure. Both Eero and Pierre used high walled sides that looked to encapsulate the user of the furniture. The use of cushions inside plastic frames also had functional value as they could be washed. Pierre liked to upholster the outside of his furniture creating a comfortable looking design. The use of organic shapes and curves really brought these designers into the spotlight. Eero also included the use of a cup holder into his formula1 chair.
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Frank Gehry Mario Bellini
Frank Gehry and Mario Bellini have very different approaches to modern design, Frank uses a new twist on come of the more conventional ideas such as cantilever chairs, whereas Mario upholsters his furniture with his own flair, such as the flicked up ends to his couches. While Frank likes to use materials such as plywood to give a minimalist design aspect to his framework, Mario usually covers his framework with upholstery to give a solid, timeless look to his furniture. Mario’s furniture gives a real high class vibe whereas Frank’s furniture gives off more of an interesting individual styled vibe.
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