Brands such as Burberry have returned to the old and have moved on with Daniel Lee former head of a new start with an old look and feel. With brands reaccessing their back catalogues and pulling from their libraries of past designs...the reissue and re-release of iconic brands has begun. Often unaware that designs are historical or a reissue the return to old showcases what timeless design is truly about.
The Cono Chair by Rachel Donath
Gräshoppa floor lamp by Greta Magnusson
The iconic Gräshoppa floor lamp, designed by Greta Magnusson, was first introduced in 1947 and reissued by GUBI in 2011. Swedish for Grasshopper, Gräshoppa has a signature design featuring a simple bell-like shade and a tilted tripod base with three legs. It has been copied and 'faked' many times but the original design is timeless.Buy the Grasshoppa Floor Lamp here
Drop Chair by Arne Jacobsen
The Drop Chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 as part of his masterpiece, the legendary Radisson Blu Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. The Drop was originally produced along with his other iconic chairs but in a very limited number exclusively for the hotel. After more than 50 years in hibernation, the Drop is now relaunched by Fritz Hansen.More details on the Drop Chair here
The Crate Range by Gerrit Rietveld
The Crate range debuted in 1934 created by Gerrit Rietveld the first piece of furniture made from simple reclaimed wooden crates; a raw aesthetic made of rectangular wooden planks simply screwed together. From 1934, this armchair was sold as a self-assembly kit and was available in different colours; a totally revolutionary concept for the time. In 2023 in collaboration with Danish brand Hay, the Crate range has been reissued with a complete outdoor collection based around the original model.
Buy the Crate range here
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