Design Envy: To Sit or Not To Sit, That Is The Question

“Now keep in mind I’m an artist and I’m sensitive about my ish…” ~ Tyrone by Erykah Badu

I took a trip to the Art Institute of Chicago and came across a few treasures. If you have never been to the museum, I highly recommend it. It’s a designers paradise and Art History 101 class under one roof.  Anywhoo, I wanted to share a few pictures of “art” that inspired me.

Isn’t this chair sexy? I can picture it at a trendy hotel lobby or martini bar.

The King of Castle. This is an African handmade chair. Look at the basket weave detail. A-ma-zing!!

Function follows Design. I could point out something I love about each of these chairs.

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Design Envy: Africa Meets The Western World

I first discovered interior designer and furniture designer Alain Michel Fagnidi a couple of years ago on Myspace and immediately fell in love with his work.  Fagnidi merges contemporary styled pieces with his West African heritage to create high-end luxury furniture and home accessories. The company is based in Montreal and New York and has been featured at the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, NC.

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