Architect SaulLocal ArchitectPortland Capitalizes1956 DesignIes DesignDesign NiceSpace DesignGrant HarderOriginal FeaturesForwardIn true mid-century fashion, a George Nelson Bubble Lamp is paired with an Eames Lounge by Charles and Ray Eames in a corner of a living room kitted out by interior designer Jessica Helgerson. The glass walls and mitered corner are original features of architect Saul Zaik’s 1956 design. Be the first to shop our top brands, designer exclusives and curated finds. Get the OKL Daily Brief By clicking “Continue”, you agree to our By clicking “Go”, you agree to our Save what you love. Sign up to save your favorite products andaccess them anytime, anyplace. Stay in the loop! Be the first to know when more new items arrive at One Kings Lane. And you can start shopping! Create Password (6 characters min.) Enter your password to start shopping! Keep me logged in Before we proceed, you must verify your email address and create a password.
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And, while he’s responsible for innovations in prefabricated housing, he’s probably best known for his iconic and aptly named Cherner armchair. In 1958, a furniture manufacturer named Plycraft approached Cherner to design a chair using molded plywood to compete with other chairs using similar technologies that had come onto the market. Responding to this request, Cherner came up with a design for a chair made of a beech core and a walnut veneer with a sinuously curved armed, however, upon reviewing the design, Plycraft advised Cherner that they would not be putting the chair into production. Not long after being turned down by Plycraft, Cherner found his design for sale in a shop, made by Plycraft, but attributed to another designer. Cherner sought retribution and won, getting paid back royalties while managing to maintain a relationship with Plycraft, who continued to produce the chair into the early 1970’s. After Plycraft ceased production in the early 1970’s, the Cherner Armchair appeared to be destined to become a mid-century footnote in the history of molded plywood engineering and ingenuity.
However, much to the delight of the design community, Cherner’s sons founded the Cherner Chair Company in 1999 to faithfully reproduce their father’s designs as originally intended. Made with a beech plywood core and a walnut veneer, the chair is still made using the original drawings and molds to their father’s exacting specifications. Behind the Scenes July 30th, 2015 at 02:00pmFunky Finds Vintage & Retro added a new photo.Funky Finds Vintage & Retro added 20 new photos.20% off all vintage coats this week! We have an incredible collection of wools, furs, leathers, flannels, and other groovy fabrics. Open 12-6 pm today!See allFunky Finds Vintage & RetroTreat your seat with this classic Plycraft lounge and ottoman in walnut and rich caramel leather, $595. Stop in today, open 12-6.Funky Finds Vintage & RetroDesigned in 1956, this chair immediately became an iconic symbol for its style and comfort. The original price tag was $404. Selig and Plycraft quickly followed suit with their own versions.
This ten minute video from "The Home Show" features Ray and Charles Eames explaining the origin of the Lounger and ottoman. It's fascinating to see how they are assembled! A fascinating and rare television interview with Charles and Ray Eames on the TODAY Show in 1956. Featuring a collection of their en ...Funky Finds Vintage & Retro shared Vintage et Industrial's video.Such delicious care in every bite-sized beauty. Funky Finds loves you!/Vintage.et.Industrial/ # # #Funky Finds Vintage & Retro added 3 new photos.How about a road trip to Cedar Rapids to visit my friend Dave's shop Mad Modern! He has the coolest MCM in northeast Iowa! Follow him on Facebook and see the new treasures he has in his showroom.Funky Finds Vintage & Retro added 34 new photos — with .Valentine's Day is Tuesday! Give the gift of vintage. It is as unique as your love. 💖 Open 12-6 pm.Funky Finds Vintage & Retro added 10 new photos.You want to come here. Ounky Finds Vintage & Retro added 40 new photos.Valentines Day is two weeks away! T
he gift of vintage is as timeless as your love. ❤️ Open 12-6 Wednesday thru Saturday!Funky Finds Vintage & Retro added a new photo.Funky Finds Vintage & Retro added 2 new photos.Jimi Hendrix said, "When the Power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace." Today is a historic Girl Power day! Meaghan & I will be at the March, but the boys will be opening the shop from 12-6 pm. The cookie cutters are $6 and the Peter Max inspired pillow cases are $10 each. Pop in and see us! ❤️Funky Finds Vintage & Retro added 9 new photos.Open 12-6 pm today! Pop in and see our new loot!Funky Finds Vintage & RetroThere is still time. We don't close until 6 pm! Plus this cool clock just arrived! Sunky Finds Vintage & RetroWant some? We're open 12-6 pm!Funky Finds Vintage & Retro added 6 new photos.Yes, you'll want to stop by. 💕 Open today 12-6 pm. Dimensions will be posted later this afternoon.Funky Finds Vintage & Retro shared Vintage No. 35's post.We are super excited to participate in the annual Vintage in the City shop hop on March 25th! Pl