'The Hardwearing' by Henrik Tjærby, curated by Søren Rose; photo by Angela Moore

On the occasion of Milan’s Salone del Mobile, the renowned, family-run textile brand Kvadrat has invited a number of internationally acclaimed designers who, under the guidance of seven curators, were commissioned to reinterpret one of Kvadrat’s most iconic upholstery fabrics, Hallingdal 65, in a modern concept. Among the 32 designers from across Europe, USA and Asia were some of today’s best and brightest talents in product and industrial design such as New Yorker Stephen Burks, Vienna-based Studio mischer’traxler or the Parisian designer Ionna Vautrin, to name just a few while Tord Boontje, Ilse Crawford, Søren Rose, Hans Maier-Aichen, Constance Rubini, Andre Fu and Jeffrey Bernett were appointed as curators. ‘Hallingdal 65′ exhibition was on view between 17 - 22 April on Milan’s Via Luca Beltrami and will now be presented during the ICFF fair in New York (18 – 22 May) in Jil Sander Showroom, 30 Howard Street. (more…)

'The Dancing Chair' by Constance Guisset

Beside working for the Bouroullec Brothers the French designer Constance Guisset is busy with her own creations – furniture, products and scenographies. Her beautiful ’Dancing Chair’ was showcased within the VIA exhibition during different fairs this year.

'The Dancing Chair' by Constance Guisset

“The Dancing Chair is a rocking chair and a footrest ensemble.The seat rests in the wooden structure, like suspended in a crinoline. The footrest helps adapting the chair to the occupant’s activity. The seat is upholstered with a fleecy textile, in graphic shape.”

'The Dancing Chair' by Constance Guisset

to the Constance Guisset website

seen at Intramuros