Modern Furniture rooted in the Classic

 Eileen Gray's bibendum chair

As a designer I appreciate all kinds of furniture from very traditional to modern and contemporary ones.  My lovely mother-in-law, whose taste is more contemporary, once told me "you don't like modern" and my response was "I like modern furniture with classical reference."
We find comfort in what we know and/or we can relate to, so these types of furniture which are modern but have been around for over half a century are the kinds that offer an incredible balance between tradition and modern.  Here are my absolute favorites.  Enjoy!

 Le Corbusier chaise lounge.

 Le Corbusier arm chair

 Saarinen Executive side chair

 Bertoia side chair

 Mies Van Der Rohe

Hans Wegner

Eames side chairs

Food for Thought

"Remember that there is nothing stable in human affairs; therefore avoid undue elation in prosperity, or undue depression in adversity." Socrates

"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power."  Abraham Lincoln

"The words that enlighten the soul are more precious than jewels." Hazrat Inayat Khan

"Just because you are blind, and unable to see my beauty doesn't mean it does not exist." Margaret Cho

"Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear - not absence of fear." Mark Twain

"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." Benjamin Franklin

Have a happy weekend!

1 The Thoumieux Hotel in Paris via Departures, 2 Le Corbusier, 5 & 7 via Dress Design and Decor Pinterest,  If you know of the rest, please let me know.  Thank you!