With his sleek, glossy and dynamic designs, Marc Newson creates cutting-edge work that embodies notions of speed, luxury and progress. His work — be it his now-iconic Event Horizon table, an Italian speed boat, Nike shoes, or an Ikepod wristwatch — manifests a jet-set lifestyle redefined for the 21st century.
A Sydney native, Newson lived in Tokyo for several years and currently resides in London. He has created everything from furniture and jewelry to sneakers and dish racks. Given his globetrotting lifestyle, it’s easy to see why one of his best-known designs is the Lockheed lounge chair — a curvy, pod-shaped piece crafted from the same riveted aluminum that encases airplanes. You may also have spotted one of Newson’s many collaborations with luxury fashion houses — such as Louis Vuitton and Hermès — in a first-class departure lounge.
One of the most influential (and certainly one of the most prolific) industrial designers of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, Newson preaches the gospel of good design with messianic fervor. His work appears in dozens of museum collections around the world, and consistently fetches high prices at auction.
Newson has long been captivated by the space-age modernism of the early 1960s — indeed, his famed Embryo chair for Cappellini would fit right into the Jetsons’ living room. With such a long and impressive list of futuristic design bona fides, as you will see on these pages, Marc Newson is clearly a designer on the move.
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Established in 2006, Morentz has a team of approximately 55 restorers, upholsterers, interior advisers and art historians, making it a gallery, workshop and upholstery studio, all in one. Every day, a carefully selected array of 20th-century furniture arrives from all over the world at the firm’s warehouse, where the team thoroughly examines each piece to determine what, if any, work needs to be done. Whether that means new upholstery or a complete restoration, Morentz's aim is always to honor the designer’s intention while fulfilling the wishes of the client. The team is up to any challenge, from restoring a single piece to its original glory to furnishing a large-scale hotel project.
Marc Newson 'Kiss the Future' Chair in Black Molded Polypropylene
By Marc Newson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marc Newson for W & LT (Wild & Lethal Trash) retail stores, chair, part of the 'Kiss the Future' series, rotation molded polypropylene, Australia / Belgium, 1996-1997 Marc Newson (...
Plastic
Forest Green Tubular Steel Chair by Robert Mallet-Stevens
By Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Mallet Stevens for Stevens designs, dining chair, lacquered steel, fabric, France, design 1928, production later. Admirable green lacquered tubular chair with green-white pa...
Steel
Pair of Tripod Chairs in Steel and Green Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of tripod chairs, steel, green leatherette, iron, Europe, 1960s. Pair of modest tripod chairs in green leatherette. These chairs feature a clear geometrical shape. Note for ex...
Steel
Pair of Forest Green Tubular Steel Chairs by Robert Mallet-Stevens
By Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Mallet Stevens for Stevens designs, dining chairs, lacquered steel, fabric, France, design 1928, production later. Admirable pair of green lacquered tubular chairs with gree...
Steel
Marco Zanuso for Arflex 'Lady' Armchair in Green Upholstery
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marco Zanuso for Arflex, easy chair, fabric, metal, Italy, 1950s A quintessential representation of 1950s Italian Design, the 'Lady' armchair stands as a celebrated testament to con...
Metal
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Lounge Chair in Green Upholstery and Teak
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, lounge chair, model 877, fabric, teak, Italy, 1959 This grand lounge chair is based on a solid construction, featuring strict lines and angular shap...
Fabric, Teak
Slide Design Angolo Retto Kids Chair in Lime Green by Slide Studio
By Slide
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Angolo Retto is a chair with an extremely compact design: its dimensions and its essential shape make it an ideal product for both contract and private homes. Angolo Retto customizes...
Plastic
Lime Green Kami Ichi Low Chair by Marc Sadler
Located in Geneve, CH
Lime Green Kami Ichi Low Chair by Marc Sadler Dimensions: D 75 x W 80 x H 70 cm. Seat Height: 35 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Weight: 15 kg. Available in different color options. Th...
Other
Lime Green Doublix Chair by Stirum Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Lime Green Doublix Chair by Stirum Design Dimensions: D 57 x W 61 x H 88 cm. Seat Height: 43 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Weight: 10 kg. Available in different color options. This p...
Other
Slide Design Amélie Chair in Lime Green by Italo Pertichini
By Slide
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italo Pertichini designs Amélie, a family characterized by fluid and sinuous lines. The designer creates a family of indoor and outdoor furniture, both for domestic settings or contr...
Plastic
Malva Green Kami Ichi Low Chair by Marc Sadler
Located in Geneve, CH
Malva Green Kami Ichi Low Chair by Marc Sadler Dimensions: D 75 x W 80 x H 70 cm. Seat Height: 35 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Weight: 15 kg. Available in different color options. T...
Other
Slide Design Amélie Chair in Malva Green by Italo Pertichini
By Slide
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italo Pertichini designs Amélie, a family characterized by fluid and sinuous lines. The designer creates a family of indoor and outdoor furniture, both for domestic settings or contr...
Plastic
Gunnel Nyman was known as a glass artist, but this piece is a striking example of her early training in furniture design.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
