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Visited the aA Design Museum. Not the original one in Hongdae, but the one near Gyeongbookgoong palace. Their current exhibition was of the works of Finn Juhl, one of the most important Danish furniture designers. Chairs. and more chairs. I loved it.

This wasn’t a part of the exhibit, but a large, private room just filled with beautiful chairs. Like overload from the exhibit or something.

Cafe downstairs. with more chairs.

There were all these private nooks where chairs were set up. Not exhibits, you can sit on them, but no one was there. This is the top floor of the Museum, in a little green house that over looks the city.

Again, random nooks where people can hang out but no one was there. Why is there a 50″ TV with its plastic still on it there? No clue.

Rooftop, outside of the little greenhouse area. More sitting areas. Love the plant through the table.

View of the palace. I’d kick it here randomly if i had more time.

I got promoted at work today. It’s a nice feeling, to know that my hard work paid off. To commemorate this “movin’ on up” feeling, I bought myself a Mini Designer Blind Box Chair from Poketo, in hopes of getting the Red and Blue Chair by Dutch architect Gerrit Rietveld, a very special and personal piece of art.

I fell in love with this chair during the first art history class i took during my junior year of high school. It represented harmony between style, function and some kind of ‘back to the basics’ kinda reasoning that comes from the use of primary colors and geometric shapes… and being the troubled, confused teen that I was back then, this chair shed some light as to what could actually make sense in this world. Its rationality was appealing and its function was inviting….and I just wanted to sit in that chair just once so that my life would seem a little bit more comprehensible.

I took my desire to understand more about life, art and people and applied it to my studies, my work, my personal life. It’s been a weird and unconventional road with lots of reality checks (biggest lesson learned? art theories do not relate to every situation in life) but here i am now. Just as confused and naive, but moving forward and wanting to learn more. This new job allows me to continue that pursuit.

It’s a blind box series so there’s only a 1 out of 9 chance that I will get that specific chair. I won’t be bummed out if i dont get it; one thing i learned over the years was to roll with the punches. Wouldn’t mind the Eames chair either haha. I can’t wait to put it on my desk!

What a cool video! I love cool hunting. and chairs. and Brazilian architects who wear red socks.

discovered here.

I pride myself in being reasonably frugal and and practical when it comes to spending money. I do thorough price comparisons on the internet before I purchase anything over $30, and I budget for everrrrything. Not only for monthly food and gas expenses, but even for netflix, beer, clothes, manicures, etc. But I question the credibility behind that pride in situations like this. I am straight up drooling over this chair, and there is no doubt that I would buy it if i had the money/connects to have it in my home. And you know how much I love me my chairs, but does it really justify attempting to get this? OK fine, I don’t have to have it, but I’d be happy to just sit in one of these…

The chair is my favorite type of furniture. Armchairs, office chairs, dining chairs, or whatever type of chairs, i love them all! They are versatile in function; an armchair can be used at a desk, or a stool can be used at a dining table, etc. Also, chairs are the most inviting piece of furniture one could have in his/her home. When a guest walks in the door, the first thing you do is offer them a place to sit and a drink, yes? And doesn’t the comfort level of a chair play a big part on how long you can sit in one? For example, I wouldn’t be able to study too long when I’m sitting in an uncomfortable chair in the library. On the other hand, I went to a cafe last week where the armchair I was in was so cushiony, the four hours spent talking with my friend flew by very quickly.

Offering a clean, comfortable place to rest as a of refuge from the hectic world is the main purpose of a home, and chairs totally reflect that in such a beautiful way through its function and design. My dream is to one day have a home where many people can find a seat to relax in. When a person is relaxed is when their talents/thoughts are at their best, right? How exciting would it be to provide a place where everyone’s uniqueness is celebrated? Comfortable chairs are key, my friend.

Wooden chairs arranged in a circle inviting friends to lounge and enjoy the shaded outdoors.

A chair can transform an empty space into a private nook.

It can also be a reminder of the man-made amongst nature. Love the simple lines and the crimson red!

Stools can also be multi-functional!

The classic brown leather chair, a must have.

Mixmatched chairs surrounding a work table can promote creative new ideas.

Laboratory chairs. Keepin’ it simple.

love that bentwood chair, so classic.

Vintage Harry Bertoia “Baby” chair with yellow seat.

Charles and Ray Eames, Child’s Chair, 1945 @LACMA

Tunis Chair from Anthropologie

Danish Chair and Ottoman from Surfing Cowboys

Charlotte Perriand Stool from ebay

Mid Century Eames Danish Modern Lounge Rocking Chair

Library Chairs by Misawa Naoya

What a great name for a chair!