Herbert Matter and Knoll

The work of Herbert Matter for Knoll

A friend took me to a docoumentary movie last night called The Visual Language of Herbert Matter. I did not know anything about this guy previously, however now I do.
Herbert Matter was a Swiss-born graphic designer and photographer who made his name in the USA. He pioneered the use of photomontage in commercial art and worked with the likes of Vogue, Harpers Bazaar as well as Charles and Ray Eames. He has a great portfoilo of work, including stunning posters for Swiss tourism and a stint as a design consultant for Knoll from 1946 and 1966. He designed the Knoll logo, advertisments, posters and their catalogues. The graphics are appealing, modern and visually lasting. I was very impressed and it was great to learn about him and his work.
Photographs via Obsessilicious.

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Favourite Furniture Fridays: Barcelona Day Bed

When Charmaine from My Best Friend Craig commented on last week's F.F.F saying she dreams of owning a Barcelona Day Bed, I knew that I had to feature this stunning piece. I too am a lover of the sleek design of the Barcelona series, and the day bed is so chic!
 
Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929, this piece was created with a modern sensibility and has withstood the test of time. It still looks contemporary over 80 years later!

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^Jen Ramos of Made By Girl has one, and we all know she has fabulous taste. Here's another shot of it in her former Las Vegas home:

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Carlos Souza's apartment in Rome, via Elle Decor

Ralph Lauren's beach house in Long Island, via Elle Decor

Materials:
-handcrafted
-individual leather squares
-leather straps
-African ramim hardwood
-polished stainless steel legs

Do you prefer the white, the black or the caramel leather? I just can't decide. I'll take one of each please!
xox Tiffany Leigh

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