History Serves Good with Modern Furniture

Concerning the modern furniture genre there are actually a lot to think of and consider. We all know that the term modernism was first used in the late 19th century when the society was eager to alter, reshape or improve their environment assisted by the rapid growth of technology and advancement of science. Many eyebrows were raised when the first lot of modern furniture was introduced to the public in Germany in the early 1900s as they were made of non-traditional materials such as molded plywood, metal and plastic. Hence any furniture that is built during that period and conformed to the trend of modernism is referred to as modern furniture. Thinking that modern furniture has been in the business for so long, the idea of using such revolutionary materials combining with innovative and artistic designs later became the philosophy of governmental agency. I think that considering the modern point can make a big improvement over the years.

Some even believe the Art Noveau movement sprung out of this influence and artists such as Charles Rennie Macintosh, Eileen Grey and Frank Lloyd are known for their modern works which are often infused with Asian motives. Modern furniture is also tremendously influenced by Asian and African arts, particularly Japanese, where solid colors and contrasting patterns are used on furniture. This Zen-inspired simplicity is perceived as beauty and classy. But as a result of World War II, many were forced to flee to the United States when the school was closed in 1933. Many of these artists were trained in the Bauhaus school which was Germany's most avant-garde art and design school.

It was dedicated to the Spanish Royal Family and was featured in the Barcelona International Design Fair in 1929. Note that the other followers of Bauhaus movement, Mies Van Der Rohe and Lily Reich jointly designed the Barcelona chair which was directly influenced by the ancient Pharaoh's chair and footstools of Ancient Romans. The Noguchi Coffee Table is It is hailed for its ultra simple and organic with no ornaments whatsoever, another specimen that demonstrates the use of Asian ideas is It was designed by Isamu Noguchi, the Japanese- American sculptor, architect and landscape designer. Modern furniture has different influence that can be a major factor in its progress and improvement.

As a matter of fact, a new breed of furniture was also created as there were neither traditional nor 'modern' and thus didn't really fit in either category. However, not all furniture built around 1900s is referred as Modern Furniture as influence from traditional design still lived on. This sort of hybrid furniture was called Transitional Furniture and they often appeared to have visual reference to classical Greek from as well as some Asian and tribal themes. So, overall the modern furniture class has gained a lot ever since its history says otherwise. Let it be known that modern furniture will always have that edge to it.

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