Chair of the Day

I hope there were no tears about yesterday’s omission of Chair of the Day. I promise not to make it a habit. We don’t want it turning into Chair of the Every other Day. I’ll leave the reason for the missing chair up to your imagination. But here’s one clue… My shoe was ringing.

Let’s all keep a smile on our faces! And here’s just the way to do it - with David Trubridge’s SMILE chair. Is it a hammock or a chair? Who cares? It’s beautiful and right in keeping with the natural wood trend that’s emerging. Here’s a little info about New Zealand designer David Trubridge:

David Trubridge trained as a naval architect at Newcastle University. He has since worked as a furniture designer/maker for 22 years. He settled in New Zealand in 1985 after traveling through the Caribbean and Pacific with his family on their boat. His work is produced in New Zealand using only natural materials so as to minimize the impact on the environment. The forms he creates in this environment, his sculptures and furniture, speak of simplicity and the fragility of life, of man’s dependence on his environment, of his preservation and his optimism for the future as a result of the sustainable development movement.

Smile is made of Ash or Teak along with untreated stainless steel. It comes with an optional cushion. Smile is mostly for indoor use, but can go outside for a little while. I guess it can’t get rained on. I’ll be featuring more of more of David’s truly breathtaking work today. Smile is available from Greener Grass Design. And, speaking of breathtaking the price is $4,300. But keep in mind, you’re buying not just a chair but the work of an up and coming designer.

• Posted by Jennifer at 6:14 pm
• Tagged: Chair of the Day, Furniture, Designers, Green