Stunning curves, classic style. Is that Eames? No, the joints aren't quite right for Eames.. Aalto? No, its far too geometric for Aalto. Why do I feel like I've seen this chair before?
And why do I want one so bad?
"Loft" is a lounge chair dubbed an "instant classic" by the judges at I.D. Magazine's 2009 Design Review and winner of the Best in Category in the area of Furniture Design. Yes, 2009. That means it was designed sometime in 2008. Look to see this chair everywhere despite the STEEP price tag- because last years winner in this category- Yves Behar's "Leaf" light became an icon nearly immediately.
So who is the designer behind "Loft"? Is it Behar? Grcic? Try Shelly. Shelly Shelly (no typo) to be more precise, who is a student, no less, at the Art Center College of Design. Let it be noted that there was a whole category for student work, which this chair managed to transcend. Thank you, Shelly, we'll be keeping an eye on you- you've grabbed the attention of the design community- let's see what you do with it.
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