Furniture by Amanda Levete for Established & Sons
Established & Sons began with the ambition of reviving interest in the skills and capabilities of British furniture manufacturing. This was coupled with an understanding of and respect for the design talents currently working in or hailing from Britain. Chester, the edition piece designed by Amanda Levete for Established & Sons, is a somewhat lateral interpretation of the classic Chesterfield sofa, using traditional upholstering techniques with springs, horsehair and a buttoned leather skin to create a soft, feminine form.
Chester, the production piece, can be used as both a chaise and a sofa. The form is a soft bean shape that has been smoothed and sculpted to emphasise reflections. Low slung and constructed in two parts, the sleek fibreglass base is in contrast to the upholstered cushion insert.
Drift is inspired by a piece of driftwood, or a line that has drifted backwards. It can be used as a bench or a table. It is made in two alternative materials; with a polished concrete finish or a layered timber construction to emphasis the natural grain. Drift came about after thinking of the bench as a line that has gently drifted backwards.
April 25, 2007 - Category: Furniture, Life Story - Posted by: Hans - Comments: 0