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Chapter 1
Peter Fiell on the chair as a design object
The co-editor of Taschen’s coffee-table staple ‘1000 Chairs’ tells us why the chair is so important as a design object and how it has developed in the modern era.
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Chapter 2
Knud Erik Hansen on classics and copycats
Knud Erik Hansen is the CEO of Carl Hansen & Søn, a Danish furniture-maker and the largest manufacturer of furniture by renowned Danish designer Hans J Wegner. He joins us on the phone from New York to discuss the brand’s values and the threat posed by copycat producers.
5 minutes
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Chapter 3
Reiko Kaneko on moving from ceramics to furniture
Reiko Kaneko made her name as a ceramicist but has recently turned her hand to furniture design in a collaboration with renowned London-based modern furniture manufacturer and retailer SCP. She tells us about her Orlando chair.
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Chapter 4
Solar-powered, design-minded benches in Belgrade
A public bench can be more than just a place to sit. The Strawberry Tree is a solar-powered seat that can charge your phone while you enjoy the view. Monocle’s Belgrade correspondent Guy De Launey investigates.
6 minutes
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