Esquire Magazine’s “The Big Black Book, Spring/Summer 2011″ issue” boasts itself as “The Style Manual for Successful Men”. Reading this, I was immediately reminded of the recent lighting and home design collaboration between Foscarini and Diesel fashion label, coined “Successful Living” (read our blog post on this collection, here). It seems that success is highly dependent on style – or so the fashion and design houses would suggest. In our business of some of the most iconic, stylish furniture and home accessories in the history of modern design… who are we to argue?

 

 

The magazine issue’s index, after 9 pages of glossy dapper men sporting Gucci watches, Ascot Chang suits, and Hermes blousons lists “The Portfolios – How to put yourself together for wherever life takes you.” Under Portfolio No. 2: “The Anti-Suit”, is a one page article on selecting a stylish man chair. Titled “Take a Seat – Eight iconic chairs that help you sit with style”, this article is reminiscent of a gabrielross.com product page. I was pleased as punch to see that we offer every single one of the 8 chairs that Esquire features.

 

 

#1: LC3 Grand Modele Armchair:

 

#2: Barcelona Chair:

 

 

#3: Eames Soft Pad Lounge Chair:

 

#4: Swan Chair:

 

 

#5: 1006 Navy Armchair:

 

#6: Wassily Chair:

 

#7: Aeron Chair:

 

#8: Womb Chair:

Visit gabrielross.com to see these chairs and many many more, here.

 

 

 

Why do so many great architects also have the mind to create such timeless and recognizable furniture.  The group is great and have contributed to influence the growing future generation of designer architects.

Mies Van Der Rohe has influenced the design of many houses and put together a collection of furniture that will fit in any style home. Not only great in a home, Mies furniture looks great in an office setting as well.

If you have a property that requires a thoughtful and imaginative structure to get the most out of the land, taking some ques from any Frank Lloyd Wright house may work well.

Utilizing the lines from the surroundings, Frank lloyd Wright has created classic furniture that looks great in a west coast modern, homes with rich wood and exposed beam structure.

Another great who liked to use organic shapes for those of you that are into more of a modern look is Eero Saarinen.  He has problaby the largest selection of notable furniture that can funk up an area or really morph your home into a fresh modern space.

One example of furniture that may drastically change the look of your living room is the Womb chair.

Another great notable is Le Corbusier

The big question is – Who is next?