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Phaidon New York store’s double serving of design: Olivares and ICFF
A reception celebrates Jonathan Olivares's new book and the start of the International Contemporary Furniture Fair
Phaidon Store, 83 Wooster Street, SoHo, New York, United States
Date: 15 May 2011
Opening hours:
6-9pm
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Jonathan Olivares on 'A Taxonomy of Office Chairs'
The author talks through the inspiration behind his detailed analysis of the evolution of the office chair
Phaidon’s New York store is celebrating a double dose of design this weekend (15 May). In partnership with Interni Magazine and Room and Board, the Phaidon store is hosting a reception to mark the publication of Jonathan Olivares’s new book, A Taxonomy of Office Chairs and the start of the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF).
With a glass of something chilled by Domaine de Canton or Brooklyn Brewery in hand, the evening gives visitors the chance to hear a talk by Olivares about his interest in office chairs and view an installation of an Eames Aluminum Group Management chair next to one disassembled with all its parts displayed. A window display also charts the evolution of the base of chairs which are referenced in A Taxonomy of Office Chairs, and will be in the store throughout May.
To attend the event, email TAXONOMY to store.soho@phaidon.com.
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