Here are my favorites (if you click the “Buy” botton, you will be redirected to that product page on Velocity Art & Design website – don’t worry, you are not actually buying the item!).

Vitra Elephant Mouse Pad Inspired by the Eames Elephant, Hella Jongerius created this charming mouse pad as a souvenir that was exclusively available in the Vitra Design Museum Shop, where it became the bestselling souvenir. Now available for order online! Material: Two layers of Vitra-leather. Dimensions: 7 3/4″ W x 9 1/2″ L

Vitra Eames House Bird Charles and Ray Eames augmented the interior “collage” of the Eames House with numerous objects brought back from their extensive travels. The figure of a black wooden bird — evidently one of their most prized objects of American folk art — has stood in the centre of their living room for over fifty years. Also seen as an accessory in many of the Eames’ photographs, the bird figure from the Appalachian mountain region of the eastern United States. Based on the original artefact and in cooperation with the Eames Family, Vitra is now producing the first series of this figure. Material: solid alder, black lacquer finish, steel wire. Dimensions: 10 ¾ × 3 ½ × 11 “

Vitra Girard Wooden Doll #3 Alongside Charles and Ray Eames as well as George Nelson, Alexander Girard was one of the decisive figures in post-War American design. The focus of his broad oeuvre was on textile design, and a key source of inspiration for him was his passion for the popular art of South America, Asia and East Europe. The Wooden Dolls, which Girard created for his own home in Santa Fe and made himself, are likewise inspired by his own extensive collection of works of popular art. Half decorative element, half toy, the Wooden Dolls were originally intended only for personal use. Based on documents and originals found in the Girard Estate held by the Vitra Design Museum, the partly joyful, partly grim-looking company of dolls is now coming out as a limited edition as a charming enhancement to any interior. Materials: Solid firwood, hand painted. Delivered with a brochure in a high-quality printed wooden box. Dimensions: 5.75″ H x 3″ W x 1.75″ D

Vitra LCM, Lounge Chair Metal, Miniature Original designed in 1946 , reproduced in 1995. The Eames approach manipulates the principle of adding the minimal independent elements, giving a high degree of comfort. The quality of form is maintained while keeping an eye on economic conscience and intelligent use of materials. This chair was, and still is a successful design. Dimensions: 4.4″ H x 3.7″ W x 4.1″ D This is the collector’s model version of this iconic chair. This is not the full sized version of this chair. Please carefully note the dimensions of this miniature chair.

Vitra George Nelson Polygon Wall Clock These clocks are produced from the original design documents from the Nelson archive with the blessings of the George Nelson estate. Materials: Lacquered solid stained walnut; metal, high-grade quartz clockwork. Dimensions: 17″ Diameter

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Flock of Butterflies Clock

George Nelson clocks were originally manufactured by the Howard Miller Clock Company. When originally manufactured, his clocks were simply given design numbers. The Flock of Butterflies clock was originally known as “2226.”
Material(s): Sheet aluminum, varnished
Dimensions: 24″ Diameter
Retail Price: $895

Polygon Clock

Polygon clock features radiating, faceted walnut arms capped with geometric forms. I especially like the look of this clock!
Material(s): Solid walnut
Dimensions: 17″ Diameter
Retail Price: $540

Wheel Clock

Wheel clock features radiating, dowel spokes in walnut with aluminum end caps.
Material(s): Solid walnut, varnished aluminum
Dimensions: 17″ Diameter
Retail Price: $460

Panton Chair

Verner Panton (1926 – 1998) was one of the most influential Danish modern designers of the 20th century. Over the course of his career, Panton successfully introduced ground breaking interior designs, including furniture, lighting, floor covering, wall covering, and textiles using a variety of materials and vibrant colors.

Just like many others designers of the era, he was trained as an architect. Panton studied architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. After graduating the academy, he started his apprenticeship for Arne Jacobsen in early 1950’s, assisting Jacobsen’s various projects including the iconic “Ant” chair. In 1955, Panton opened his own practice in Copenhagen. In following years, he introduced innovative architectural ideas, such as the prefab collapsible house (1955), the “Cardboard House” (1957), and the “Plastic House” (1960).

Verner Panton Lamps

Panton’s innovative chair designs were probably his most significant contribution to mid century design. In 1958, Panton introduced “Cone” chair and later, “Heart” chair, on a slight variation. Both chairs were made of upholstered conical sheet metal, with a tip pointing down, placed on a cross shaped metal base. In 1960, the “Stacking” or “S” chair (or simply known as “Panton chair”) was introduced. The Panton chair was the first example of single-piece injection molded plastic, but its production was delayed because of the technological challenges. In 1967, the Panton chair was finally put into production by Vitra, the European licensee of Herman Miller, Inc. The success of the Panton chair brought him international recognition.

With his success in chair designs, Panton made his name as a visionary designer. In the late 1960’s and early 1970’s Panton began experimenting in designing entire living spaces by fusing different elements such as flooring, walls, lighting, furniture, and soft furnishings with vivid colors and geometric shapes. Panton’s unique designs are easily recognizable. Many of his designs are still in production today by the companies like Vitra and Fritz Hansen.

Photo: Verner Panton Lamps by Hollaender

This Panton chair could be yours!

Great news! highbrowfurniture.com is giving away a free Verner Panton Heart Cone Chair! To register to win, go to http://www.highbrowfurniture.com/sweepstakes/. The drawing will be held on March 31, 2009. 

The “Heart Cone Chair” was originally designed in 1959 by Verner Panton. It is a slight variation on Panton’s ”Cone Chair.” The chair is currently manufactured by Vitra in Germany and retails for $3670 in the United States. 

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