10 Most Iconic Furniture Pieces Of All Time, Dave’s New Pizza Oven and My Gluten Free Pizza Crust Recipe, Plus Styling And Organizing Tips.
Image Credit: Vitra | Piece Adapted from Morgan Goldberg
10 Most Iconic Furniture Pieces Of All Time
When it comes to furniture there are trends and there are icons. The icons have stood the test of time, and have dramatically influenced furniture design. From the Eames chair to the tulip table these ten pieces have earned a cult following because they will always be useful and tasteful. I have fond memories of shopping with my father at Herman Miller and his love for most of the following pieces.
Eames Lounge + Ottoman
“When the set was introduced in 1956, there was nothing like it, and there is still nothing to equal it. The Eameses’ modern take on a nineteenth century club chair has not only endured for more than 50 years, it has become one of the most significant furniture designs of the twentieth century—instantly recognizable and enduringly fresh.”
Photo Credit: Herman Miller
The Tulip Table
“Eero Saarinen was a Finnish American architect and industrial designer known for structures like Washington Dulles International Airport, the TWA Flight Center, and the Gateway Arch. He also conceived quintessential modern furniture pieces like the Tulip Table. Part of a collection also referred to as Pedestal, the item was aimed at eliminating the "ugly, confusing, unrestful world" beneath tables. The result is a sleek, enduring style that was groundbreaking for its time.”
Photo Credit: Knoll
Florence Knoll Sofa
“Florence Knoll and her husband Hans Knoll founded their illustrious office furniture company Knoll Associates in the middle of the 20th century. As a trained architect, Florence designed countless streamlined, geometric pieces for her brand. One of the most enduring is her sofa, which, as you may notice, looks a lot like the "midcentury modern" sofas that are en vogue right now. Your living room has Florence to thank for this lightly tufted, angular look.”
Photo Credit: Knoll
Angelpoise Lamp
“British automotive engineer George Carwardine invented an innovative, industrial four-spring lamp in 1932 before he reimagined his contraption for the domestic market. He released the three-spring version of his lamp in 1935, which featured a spring mechanism that provided unprecedented movement and stability that transformed the way we use light fixtures. The same Original 1227 model is produced today.”
Photo Credit: Anglepoise
Parsons Desk
“French interior designer Jean-Michel Frank conjured up the Parsons table with his students at Parsons Paris in the 1930s. The modernist design features legs that are of equal thickness to and flush with the tabletop, regardless of the other dimensions. This timeless framework has been applied to dining tables, coffee tables, side tables, desks, and more.”
Photo Credit: West Elm
Arco Floor Lamp
“Since its debut in 1962, the Arco floor lamp has been in constant production. Italian brothers Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni created the modern, overhead lamp with a distinct Carrera marble base, an arched, stainless steel stem, and a spun aluminum pendant. Inspired by the pedestrian streetlight, the duo wanted to rethink home illumination.”
Photo Credit: Flos
Bertoia Diamond Chair
“A midcentury staple, the Diamond Chair was imagined by sculptor Harry Bertoia in 1952. With the intention of transitioning industrial materials into art, Bertoia used wire to build an airy, grid-like seat. The upholstered cushion completes the epochal piece.”
Photo Credit: Knoll
Nelson Saucer Bubble Pendant
“Architect George Nelson is the man responsible for the bubble lamp, a 1952 invention that offers a soft, diffused light. As Herman Miller's design director, Nelson wanted to produce a cheaper version of his beloved silk-covered hanging lamp. He first achieved this by covering a skeleton of steel wires with layers of clear plastic. Now the easy-to-clean, glowy fixture is world-renowned.”
Photo Credit: Herman Miller
Nanna Ditzel Hanging Egg Chair
“In 1959, Danish designer Nanna Ditzel devised the revolutionary hanging egg chair to resolve the issue of having far too many furniture legs in one room. The seat is suspended from the ceiling, floating whimsically above ground, and is made of sustainable, long-lasting rattan. Replicas abound.”
Photo Credit: Sika Design
The Panton Chair
“This S-shaped, plastic chair was conceived by Danish designer Verner Panton in the 1960s. It was the world's first molded plastic chair, which means there was never a chair manufactured out of plastic in one single piece before it. Produced by Swiss furniture company Vitra, the cantilevered, stackable chair recalls the Pop Art movement of the time.”
Favorite Product Of The Week
Ooni Pizza Oven Karu 12
We have always wanted a pizza oven and well, Dave has a love of pizza. It’s kind of strange but we haven’t found a great pizza place near us, so this year before Father’s Day while dreaming up what I would give him I had a lightbulb moment. I got all the kids involved and they were so generous that we not only got the oven but a pizza peel, fire mitts (it gets around 900 degrees in there), a rocker pizza cutter, which btw, is super cool, and an infrared thermometer. This oven not only looks great but is really well designed, even the unboxing was cool. We use kiln dried oak blocks for wood fired pizza but this oven can also accommodate gas and wood pellets. What is awesome about this oven is that it weighs just 26.4 lbs. and has a carrying bag allowing you to take this bad boy to the beach, camping or maybe even your next event!
Recipe Of The Week
Pizza! Pizza!
Oh man, did we have fun! We made pizza two nights in a row and boy were they tasty! I’m excited to try a pear, prosciutto, and gorgonzola one this weekend! I ordered our flours, one gluten free and one regular from Amazon and they both come from Italy. I used a kitchen scale and measured out all my ingredients for the dough. I used my Kitchen Aid mixer with a dough hook and they turned out fabulous! I even froze a few extra, so hopefully those will work too as that will reduce my time making pizza night super easy! Plus, heating up day old pizza in the air-fyer makes it taste just like it did the night before!
Dave’s Famous Italian
Red sauce, pepperoni, prosciutto, mushroom, mozzarella, basil, roasted garlic and arugula. This pizza smelled just like it did on our first date, delish.
The Pesto
Pesto, dairy free mozzarella, mushrooms, roasted garlic, olives, red onion, prosciutto and a drizzle of fig glaze. Fire!
I used a scale like this to measure my ingredients and weigh each batter. Hint: A batter is a single ball of pizza dough. 🍕
Gluten Free Pizza Crust
Ingredients
Instructions
Styling Tip:
Use More Neutral Tones
It’s summertime and one way to lighten up your home and let your personality shine through is to use natural tones as your primary color. Neutral tones will always be classic and create a timeless look within your space. It creates a minimalist appeal which is perfect for the summer months. Additionally, the versatility of neutrals makes decorating any space easier and works with any design style.
Organizing Tip:
How To Get Yourself Organized The Private Lyfe Way
Primary Closet
Matching hangers
Acrylic sweater boxes
Drawer dividers
Color code your clothes
Let’s make it feel a bit luxurious by adding some fun rugs, and jewelry boxes
Kid’s Closet
Matching hangers
Stools for little people
Easy to read tags
Wall systems for things like hair accessories and hats
Kitchen
Matching containers keep it cohesive
Pretty labels
Measure to get the best use of the space
Like with like
Pantry
Decant your pantry to create less clutter for the eye
Keep it cohesive by using the same containers throughout, glass, bamboo or plastic but pick one.
Label
Use baskets to hide things like chip bags
Utilize the space from floor to ceiling
Thank you for stopping by, have a super fantastic weekend!
