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Garden Egg

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Designer: Peter Ghyczy

Designed: 1967

The Garden Egg chair was designed by Peter Ghyczy in 1967-1968. This chair has an outstanding design, and as its name says it, it has the shape of an egg. Its back is folded and when closed, it looks like a big plastic, waterproof sealed egg. The exterior is made of plastic and fiberglass and the interior is upholstered with cotton and you can detach it which makes it easier to clean. The chair comes in various glossy colors, from yellow, pink, to exclusive ones, like mother-of-pearl or silver grey. It is suitable for both indoor and outdoor positioning and looks very chique in your garden, with the square table.

Time Life Chair

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Designer: Eames Herman Miller

Designed: 1967

The Time Life chair was designed by Eames Herman Miller in 1967 and as its name says it, it’s meant to last a lifetime. It’s an executive chair with an aluminum base and leather upholstery. It has 4 1/2-inch-thick deep foam cushions and padded armrests. It has two comfort elements that make it special: it tilts back and tension can be adjusted. Even though the one pictured has wheels, the original was stationary. Perfect for the board room or the conference hall. Available also in fabrics.

Amoeba tables

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Designer: Mira Nakashima

Designed: 1991

The Amoeba tables are designed by Mira Nakashima in 1991. These two triangular tables have a free form top which is similar with an amoeba shape (unicellular animal). Each of them is supported by three tapering brass legs. The original is signed under the table top. The tables have different sizes, the larger one is 17 inch high.

Tatlin sofa

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Designer: Edra

Designed: 1989

The Tatlin sofa was designed by Edra in 1989. A gorgeous spiral piece for a lounge or a reception area, covered in red velvet. The base is made of plywood and steel. The spiral is made of molded foam. Besides the velvet cover, the sofa is available also covered in various fabrics or leathers. Dimensions. W. 210cm. H. 136cm, D. 170cm.

armchair ‘No. 4801′

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Designer: Joe Colombo, Kartell, Noviglio

Designed: 1963/1964

Armchair no.4801 was designed by Joe Colombo, Kartell, Noviglio in 1963/1964. It is a special lounge chair made of 3 wooden elements which looks very fluid – a characteristic of Colombo’s work – and though the design looks simple, the technical development took two years. The main element creates the base and the back and the other two create the seat and the backrest. It has rubber stoppers on the top and the bottom of the base element. It comes in various woods but the original was molded, lacquered plywood. Dimensions: 25″w x 26″d x 23″h.

Vi 3 chairs

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Designer: Jorgen Hoj

Designed: 1962

The Vi3 chairs were designed by Jorgen Hoj in 1962. This is a very comfortable chair with a flatten steel frame and leather cover. It is available in more colors. Dimensions: height 75cm, width 47cm, diameter 50 cm.

Freestanding desk

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Designer: Bodil Kjr

Designed: approx. 1960

The Freestanding was designed Bodil Kjr in 1960 and was produced by E. Petersen & Sn. The table was famous in the 1960’s, appearing in New York Times and The Sunday Times and it got even more famous when it appeared in 2 James Bond films (’From Russia with love’ & ‘You only live twice’). It is made of rosewood and has a chrome-plated steel frame with four drawers. Dimensions: Height: 72 Width: 200 Diameter: 100 cm.

Two-seater sofa

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Designer: Preben Fabricius & Jrgen Kastholm

Designed: ???

The two-seater sofa was designed by Preben Fabricius & Jrgen Kastholm. It has a matt chrome-plated steel frame, loose seat and back cushions in brown leather. It 140 cm long.

PK-61 coffee table

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Designer: Poul Kjrholm

Designed: 1956

The PK61 coffee table was designed by Poul Kjrholm in 1956. It has a very simple design: a marble top over a matte chrome steel frame. The original has a marble top but currently it’s available also with a glass top. The legs are on the sides of the corners and not on the corners themselves. It is an austere, heavy table, “functionality focused”. Dimensions: Depth: 90.0cm, Width: 90.00cm, Height: 41.00cm

Tempa’ chairs

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Designer: Nanna Ditzel

Designed: ???

The Tempa conference chairs were designed by Nanna Ditzel. The seat is varnished rubber, with a brushed steel frame or chromium-plated one. Armrests are optional. Seat height 46cm.