Furniture design is a collaboration between form and function, and some of the best pieces are created when talented designers join forces.
From iconic designers working together to create classic pieces to fresh partnerships pushing the boundaries of furniture design, these collaborations have resulted in some of the most amazing furniture designs in the world. Here are just a few of the most amazing furniture design collaborations.
Charles and Ray Eames and Herman Miller
The husband-and-wife duo of Charles and Ray Eames joined forces with furniture manufacturer Herman Miller in the mid-20th century to create some of the most iconic furniture designs of all time. Their work, which includes the Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman that was first produced in 1956 and consists of a frame constructed using a bent-wood technique. The Eames Wire Chairs Outdoors is another amazing product of this collaboration and it is still celebrated today for its blend of form and function.
Eames Wire Chairs Outdoors- Credits to HermanMiller
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman- Credits to HermanMiller
Philippe Starck and Flos
The world-known French designer Philippe Starck has collaborated with lighting manufacturer Flos to create some of the most innovative and beautiful lighting designs in the world. Their partnership has resulted in pieces such as the Bon Jour Lamp which differs by its clear transparent base and diffuser. From this furniture design collaboration, it also born other products like Miss K.
All of them combine Starck's signature whimsy with Flos's commitment to high-quality design.
Bom Jour Lamp- Credits to FLOS
Miss K- Credits to FLOS
Marcel Wanders and Moooi
Dutch designer Marcel Wanders is a leading product and interior designer with over 1,900 iconic products and projects all around the globe. Wanders collaborated with furniture manufacturer Moooi to create a collection of furniture that pushes any boundaries that might have on design. Their work, includes the Container Table Bodhi Oval that is characterized by its bold forms, playful details, and commitment to high-quality materials.
Container Table Bodhi Oval- Credits to Moooi
Tom Dixon and Cappellini
British designer Tom Dixon has collaborated with Italian furniture manufacturer Cappellini to create a range of furniture that is both stylish and functional. Their most famous work is the S-Chair, which surprises with its use of high-quality materials and its innovative and unusual form. This chair has an artisanal core that was transformed into an authentic industrial masterpiece without losing the true essence of the original design.
S-Chair- Credits to Cappellini
Antonio Citterio and Vitra
The renowned Italian designer interior Antonio Citterio has collaborated with Swiss furniture manufacturer Vitra to create a range of furniture that is both minimalist and functional and, at the same time, comfortable and with bold colors. Their work, which includes the Grand Repos & Ottoman and the Suita Club Sofa, is celebrated for its elegant forms and commitment to quality.
Suita Club Sofa- Credits to Vitra
Grand Repos & Ottoman- Credits to Vitra
These are just a few of the most amazing furniture design collaborations. From iconic designs that have stood the test of time to innovative new pieces pushing the boundaries of design, these partnerships have resulted in some of the most beautiful and functional furniture in the world.
