Author Archives: John Watson
The Michael Thonet Chair – A Never Ending Experiment with Steam Bending
by John Watson
Experiments with the Michael Thonet continue today.
Categories: musings • Tags: Michael Thonet Chair A3500
If Your Modern Classic Furniture is New and Out of the Box, it’s a Reproduction
by John Watson
Questions often arise regarding originals, reproductions, and licenses when discussing modern classic furniture.
Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: barcelona lounge, pavilion lounge
Eileen Gray Table – A Closer Look
by John Watson
The Eileen Gray Table exhibits many of her skills as a craftswoman, as well as a designer.
Categories: musings
So What is a Michael Thonet Bentwood Chair Anyways? A Quick Overview
by John Watson
Michael Thonet’s bentwood chairs have a rich and wonderful history.
Categories: musings
A Brief History of the Saarinen Table
by John Watson
Over time the Saarinen table has developed in a way that would likely have pleased this modern classic master.
Categories: musings