Lisa Junge

This chair is a fusion of art nouveau craftsmanship and style with a modern shape and flare. It is meant to appeal to those who appreciate antique furniture but want something that feels a little more modern, something that will fit in with the contemporary furniture in their homes. I have chosen to take certain elements of the art nouveau movement that appealed to me: quality materials crafted carefully, an organic curved line, as well as decorative elements also inspired by natural feminine shapes, and simplified them to make them more relevant to modern tastes. The shape of the chair is inspired by modern furniture: more oval and sleek, but with a slight wingback reminiscent of older designs. The padding in the chair is also simplified and modern, made from soft micro-brushed twill and padded with memory foam for comfort, it slopes in a curve mimicking the outside of the chair and is ideal for reclining, or curling up with a book. The frame of the chair is made from mahogany planks that have been bent and shaped to form the chair and stained in a variety of colors coordinated with the upholstery.  The item will retail for $1,500-$2,000, and be offered in high end furniture retailers.